Sterbensurkunde (death certificate)

Sterbensurkunde (death certificate) that was sent to the next of kin of Gefreiter Franz Bures who served as a Gefreiten in the 2.comp. of Pi.Btl.331 as part of the 331 Inf.Div.
Franz died in Russia near Welikije Luki on 14-1-1944.
The unit eas almost completely destroyed in the "Falaise Pocket" in the Normandy.
The remnants of this unit were part of the German forces durin...  read more

Code: 50575

Decorative "Sterbensurkunde" (or death-award") - Gren.Rgt. 84 - Cords

Fine and decorative large-sized "Sterbensurkunde" concerning the death of Friedrich Cords who served within the 5th.Kompanie / Gren.Rgt.84 as a part of the 102. Inf.Div.

These decorative remembrance documents were sent to the next of kin of the concerning soldier and could be considered as smal a memorial to all who were killed in action.

It comes with a small docu...  read more

Code: 50074

Single document KvK II. Kl. mit Schw. - Pottmann

Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern citation of "Obergefreiten" Gustav Pottmann who served within Stab 6. Inf.Div.

The document has been signed by "General der Infanterie" Horst Grossmann (RK 23-8-1941,DKiG 11-2-1943,EL 4-9-1943)!!  read more

Code: 50015

Wehrpass/citation grouping - WH (Heer) - 3.Pz.Gren.Div. - Modszin

Wehrpass and citation grouping of "Unteroffizier" Karl Modszin who served (among others) within Gren.Rgt.8 (mot) of the 3.Pz.Gren.Div.

It looks like Modszin served latest within Flammenwerfer Komp.Gren.Btl.8 which is possible as Modszin attended a pioneer course.

Modszin was awarded the "Sudetenerinnerungs Medaille" ,the BWB ,the EK II ,the "Infanterie-Sturmabzeich...  read more

Code: 56915

"Reisepass" (travel pass) - Greece - Lehmann

Packed "Reisepass" (travel pass) of " Diakonisse" (evangelist municipality sister) Charlotte Lehmann who lived in Athens

This unusual pass comes with 8 different "Lebensmittelkarten" (food product cards) issued by the "Diplomatisches Korps" (CD)  read more

Code: 56912

Citation - WH (Heer) - 9.Inf.Div. - Schneider

Attractive "Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1-10-1938" citation of "Gefreiten" Fritz Schneider who served within Inf.Rgt.57 of the 9.Inf.Div.

The document has been signed by "Oberst" and regimental commander Werner Sanne (DKiG 19-12-1941,RK 22-2-1942)

Sanne (finally "Generalmajor" and divisional commander of the 100.Jäger Div.) was taken POW in Stalingrad on 30-1-19...  read more

Code: 56911

NSKK - I.D. set - Kraus

Unusual NSKK I.D. set of Marie Kraus who served within the "Motorgruppe Wien" (Vienna)

1) "Führerschein" (drivers-license) of Kraus while being active at "Motorgruppe Wien" (Vienna)

2) "Betriebsberechtigungsschein" (operating license) to drive a "Holz und Anthrazitgas" (wood and coal gas) generated vehicle

The license has been signed by "Brigadeführe...  read more

Code: 56910

Wehrpass - WH (Heer) - 68.Inf.Div. - Güsloff

Wehrpass of "Gefreiten" Gerhard Güsloff who served within few units ,the last unit Güsloff served in was: Inf.Pz.Jg.Ers.Komp.68 of the 68.Inf.Div. under command of the I Panzerarmee

Güsloff was trained with Pak.3,7 cm and 5 cm.

Güsloff was awarded the "Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen" ,the SWB and the EK II

Güsloff was discharged of active service on 30-10...  read more

Code: 56909

NSFK "Flugbuch" (flight book) - Oltmanns

NSFK "Flugbuch" (flight book) of Fritz Oltmanns  read more

Code: 56908

Citation set grouping - WH (Heer) - 131.Inf.Div. - Schütte

Citation set grouping of "Stabsgefreiten" Karl Schütte who served within Gren.Rgt.434 of the 131..Inf.Div.

1) KvK m.Schw. citation which has been issued at the divisional commandpost and which has been signed by "Generalleutnant" and divisional commander Heinrich Meyer-Bürdorf (RK 15-11-1941 ,DKiG 9-10-1942)

2) EK II citation which has been issued at the divisional...  read more

Code: 56904