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On January 6th, 1944 Kraas suffered a shrapnel grenade wound to the right cheek and maxillary sinus and received medical attention.\n\nAt the time, Kraas holds the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer and is the regiment commander of the SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 2 “Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler”. He was wounded on January 6, 1944, when he took a grenade splinter to the jaw. There is a detailed account of the mission that lead to the recommendation of the Oak Leaves. As part of the Operation Citadel, Kraas’s regiment was tasked with taking a strategically important hill near the town of Bykowka (Bykivka, Ukraine) on May 7, 1943. Kraas showed exemplary leadership and bravery, fighting in the first rows and personally blasting an anti-tank trench. On December 27, 1943, Kraas’s regiment was defending a position that was attacked by the Russians. Kraas managed to lead his troops in a way that thwarted the enemy attempt to empocket them. He then retreated successfully to a new defensive position without losing any of the heavy weaponry under his command. He then established the new defensive position and successfully held it against the determined Russian forces. A list of the destroyed or captured weapons of the enemy follows. For these reasons, Wisch recommends Kraas for the Oak Leaves. A note by SS-Obergruppenführer and Panzer General of the Waffen-SS Josef “Sepp” Dietrich (1892–1966) simply states: Agreed. A document, “The Knight’s Cross recipients of the Waffen-SS, chapter 5”. 4 pages, measuring 159x223mm, very fine condition with folding creases that have started to come apart. SS-Sturmbannführer Hugo Kraas is the first entry on page 4. A print of a photo of Kraas, measuring 107x136mm, showing him in the rank of SS-Standartenführer, wearing the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves.\n\nFootnote: \"During operation “Citadel” the 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment was ordered to smash through the stiffly defended, densely wired, mine littered, and firmly entrenched defenses south of Bykowka, and to capture the hills north of Bykowka. After the vanguard engaged the outlaying posts in the night from the 4th to the 5th of August, 1943, the regiment with two battalions came in for the attack at 0400 hours. The enemy defensive fire was extremely strong. The grenadiers were able the prise out the defending Russians meter by meter and break their solid defense only by use of tight assault groups and by destroying their machine gun nests, heavy grenade launchers, anti-tank guns in their trenches. During the extraordinarily hard battle there were heavy losses, and during the reordering of the squads there was a brief pause in the fighting for the trenches, which afforded the Russians time to strengthen their defences. This crisis was made up for by the decisive personal assault by Regiment Commander Kraas, when he himself banded together the assault forces at the front line of the panzer trenches, and because the company engineers were down, he personal exploded the trenches and created a way for the Panzers and Assault Guns. He then sent the Panzers with assault troops against the hill, and in a short time, with himself among the troops with shovel and grenades in hand, with his own heroic example got the assault rolling again. After the hill was captured, Kraas ordered the immediate continuation of the attack on Bykowka and the northern hills. Spurred on by the exemplary war-like spirit of their commander, the grenadiers renewed their attack, and despite bitter resistance they reached their objective. Even in this continued attack, Commander Kraas was the driving force. Still with a handful of men banded together hurrying towards the most difficult positions of the battle, they tore ahead and by 1600 hours was able to capture Bykowka and the surrounding hills. The exemplary bravery and decisive conduct of Commander Kraas is to thank, that the grenadiers continued the attack on the southern front of the divisional operation and met the objectives of their attack on the first day of battle. On December 27th, 1943, the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment, under the command of Kraas, at the left wing of the division was charged with the defence of a wide front to the north and east with attacking Russians with armour and infantry at the eastern edge of Starosselje, the eastern edge of Kotelnja to the north and the connecting rail line. After the Russians carried out daring recon from the north and east with tanks, they took to the offensive around 1300 hours with regimental strength with the support of 13 Assault Gun style T34s. The attack stayed in the defensive fire zone of the grenadiers of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment and 3 T34s were destroyed. Because of the determined defence, the enemy decided that evening and in the late hours of December 27th, 1943, with infantry and tanks in roughly the strength of a corps against the salient at the left flank of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment, to smash through the defensive line, to reach and barricade the taxiway of Shitomir-Berditschew and to attack Berditschew to the north-west. This massive attack began on December 28th, 1943 with a forward attack by 15 T34s with infantry mounted in the left flank of the regiment from Turowez. A counter attack from the Regiment’s Panzer Group repelled the attack. Roughly one hour later, a further attack by 35 Panzers with mounted infantry succeeded against the left wing of the regiment and their combat post in Wolossowo. The Panzer group of the regiment and their anti-tank weapons, along with close quarters troops destroyed 19 T34 and was able to deny the attack and inflict heavy losses on the enemy. Against the right wing of the infantry seated on enemy tanks, Commander Kraas personally led the men of his Regiment staff in a counter attack and destroyed much of the enemy infantry.After this failed and costly attack the enemy panzers withdrew to the rail line, and renewed their preparations at 12:30 in the area north of the rail embankment and south of Iwniza with a force of 2 regiments with 40 Panzers, and 2 regiments and 20 panzers from the north and the east from the area of Schubarowka-Turowez-Jusofowka to attack Staraja Kotelnja. Even though back-tracking the regiment to the southern bank of the Guiva was appropriate because of the terrain, Commander Kraas was able to halt the attack by way of constructing a new main front line.  By this decision, his personal engagement with the construction of the main battle line and his participation in the defence of that attack, Kraas had prevented the encirclement of his unit and their heavy weapons. In the meantime the Russians managed a breakthrough on the left wing of the regiment. In the counter attack, Kraas along with the men in his regiment staff along with a few Panzers were able to destroy 7 enemy tanks. After successful defence against the infantry attack, the Russians with a mass of tanks retreated to the north-west. Carrying out the orders received in the meantime to the division to move to a defensive line south of the Guiva became difficult because the way that was prepared for the heavy weapons of the regiment was destroyed. In spite of the steadily increasing pressure from the enemy, the strong enemy tank and grenade fire from the east and the north against the exit routes, Commander Kraas managed to move the heavy weapons accompanied by Panthers, going parallel to the Russian line, over the farther route. During this retreat, it was the decisive leadership of Kraas, who was the last to cross the bridge, to thank that the fighting squadrons and vehicles with heavy weapons did not land in enemy hands or were destroyed. In the night of December 29th, 1943 the enemy succeeded in winning bridgeheads over the Guiva before the new main battle line could be manned with infantry and Panzers. From these strong bridgeheads over the course of the afternoon the Russians launched multiple attacks with infantry and 20 tanks against the positions of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment. By way of the low terrain to the northwest of Woroshino the enemy came hard with tanks, while the first group of enemy infantry punched into the north eastern section of the position. A crisis arose when a part of the 1st battalion withdrew following the death of their commander and nearly all junior leaders, all the while the enemy charged southwards. In this critical situation, Commander Kraas banded together all available men from around the position; writers, radio operators, communications specialists, drivers, and medical staff, and led them, himself with a sub machinegun in hand, in a counter-attack along the rows of houses towards the north and north-west, threw back the enemy, and there re-established a new main battle line at the perimeter of their new location. All following enemy attacks were beaten away, and thereby an orderly retreat was made possible for the rest of the regiment under the cover of darkness. By holding this position, and what constituted for the enemy a terrible day of losses the previous day, the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment bore the brunt of the Russian Tank Army’s spearhead, and made possible the evacuation of the entire division, and the manning of the new battle line north-east of Berditschew and the orderly relocation of the division thereto. Under the leadership of Commander Kraas, the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment destroyed or captured in total: 91 enemy tanks, almost all of them T34, of those 29 were destroyed in close combat 63 anti-tank guns, 15 cannons, 36 trucks, 49 anti-tank rifles, 118 machine guns, 31 grenade launchers, 3 aircraft, 6 field kitchens, 29 trailers, 3200 killed. 900 captured, Commander Kraas had proven himself as a true warrior and leader. His personal courage, his decisiveness, and his prudence are extraordinary and serve as a brilliant example to his men. Because of his exceptional leadership, his bravery, and well as his exceptional personal daring and fearlessness, I hold Commander Kraas as worthy of receiving the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, and beseech you to award him this honour. 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A handwritten note states that Keck was killed in an accident on the Crimean peninsula and buried there. Keck was part of the Einsatzgruppe D, which in turn was part of the 11th Army. In 1941\/42, they besieged the city of Sevastopol and eventually conquered the Crimean peninsula. Einsatzgruppen (“task forces”) were paramilitary SS death squads, responsible for mass killings of Jews and civilians in occupied territories during the war. The 11th Army was led by General der Infanterie and Supreme Commander Erich von Manstein (1887–1973) who signed this document. It shows a strong signature in pencil. Manstein was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. He eventually made it to the rank of General Field Marshall. 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Two Documents To The 5Th Company Of Ss Panzer Grenadier Regiment 6 “Theodor Eicke”","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAn award certificate, measuring 142x205mm, and a training course \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecertificate, measuring 210x147mm, both extremely fine condition with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolding crease and light scuffing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe award certificate states that SS-Sturmmann Egon Wojatzky of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5th Company of SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 6 “Theodor Eicke” has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eawarded the Panzer Badge in Bronze. The document is dated to July 22, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944 and signed in blue ink by SS-Obersturmbannführer and Regiment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommander Karl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe training course certificate states that Wojatzky (born 1924) of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 3 “Totenkopf” completed a two day \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecourse on close range anti-tank combat at the SS Panzer Grenadier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool Prosetschnitz (modern day Czech Republic). The document is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edated to October 14, 1943 and signed by an SS-Obersturmführer and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdministration Leader, his name could be Schmidt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1910–1996) joined the NSDAP in 1931 and the SS in 1932. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn July of 1934, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was placed in the SS Standarte 1 of the SS-VT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas SS-Scharführer. In October, he was promoted to SS-Oberscharführer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn March 1935, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was chosen for the SS-Junker School in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraunschweig where he was promoted to SS-Standartenoberjunker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromo\u003cwbr\u003etions to SS-Untersturmführer and SS-Obersturmführer followed in \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1936 and 1937, respectively. He took part in the attack on Poland in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer. Afterwards, he fought on the Western\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront and was awarded both Classes of the Iron Cross. In mid 1941, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e took command of the sapper battalion of the SS Totenkopf \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivision, with which he participated in the attack on Russia. He was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epromoted to SS-Sturmbannführer in November, and in February of 1942 he\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership role during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of the Demyansk Pocket. In July, he became Corps Sapper Leader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof the 2nd SS Panzer Corps and fought in the Third Battle of Kharkov. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e went on to command the 3rd Battalion of SS Panzer Grenadier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegiment 5 and was awarded the Oak Leaves in May of 1944 for leading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit in fights in the vicinity of Kharkov and during the Battle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKursk, in the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer. Since November 1943, he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehad been in command of SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 6 “Theodor Eicke”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn July 1944, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-6660170105862821638gmail-il\"\u003eUllrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received his promotion to SS-Standartenführer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn October of 1944, he took on his final command, becoming the last \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommander of the 5th SS Panzer Division “Wiking”. As such, he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epromoted to SS-Oberführer on April 20, 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120796651797,"sku":"G32795","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/cc_0403.jpg?v=1692871533"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-an-iron-cross-ii-class-award-document-to-ss-rottenfuhrer-richard-kastenbutt-sepp-dietrich-signature-m0273-51","title":"Germany, Ss. An Iron Cross Ii Class Award Document To Ss-Rottenführer Richard Kastenbutt, Sepp Dietrich Signature","description":"(Waffen-SS Verleihungsurkunde). An award document for an Iron Cross II Class, constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “SS-ROTTENFÜHRER RICHARD KASTENBUTT”, Aufklärungs-Abteilung, Leibstandarte SS AH, issued at divisional headquarters on 3 January 1942, featuring a handwritten signature of SS-Obergruppenführer Sepp Dietrich, measuring 142 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), the bottom of the document demonstrates tearing and fatigue, in otherwise near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128702718229,"sku":"M0273-51","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_01033.jpg?v=1692892440"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-4-year-long-service-award-document-to-ss-oberscharfuhrer-wilkens-1940-g47633rl1","title":"Germany, Ss. A 4 Year Long Service Award Document To Ss-Oberscharführer Wilkens 1940","description":"The 4 Year Long Service in the SS-VT Award certificate is named to SS-Oberscharführer Willi Wilkens in SS-Germania. Dated to Berlin on 20 November 1940, presenting a facsimile signature of A.H. Measuring 209 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), presenting a folding crease, two punched holes, and overall creasing, remains fine.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130583437589,"sku":"G47633.RL1","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_1498_mnc9992_1.jpg?v=1692895992"},{"product_id":"germany-nsrl-an-ehrenbrief-to-reichsfuhrer-ss-heinrich-himmler-g49412rl3","title":"Germany, Nsrl. An Ehrenbrief To Reichsführer-Ss Heinrich Himmler","description":"(Ehrenbrief des Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen). A rare Ehrenbrief (Letter of Honour) of the National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (NSRL) named to Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, awarded in recognition of meritorious promotion of exercise and healthy living, constructed of paper stock with multi-coloured ink, dated 21 November 1939 and issued in Berlin, featuring a handwritten signature of Hans von Tschammer und Osten, measuring 263 mm (w) x 382 mm (h), the certificate has been pasted to a card stock backer and there is some obverse soiling which has resulted in slight running of the signature’s ink, in overall very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134012412181,"sku":"G49412.RL3","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_201_mnc8861-copy_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692906696"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-rare-award-document-for-an-order-of-the-yugoslav-crown-i-class-to-reichsfuhrer-ss-heinrich-himmler-g53098rl1","title":"Germany, Ss. A Rare Award Document For An Order Of The Yugoslav Crown, I Class, To Reichsführer-Ss Heinrich Himmler","description":"(Orden der Krone von Jugoslawien I. Klasse Verleihungsurkunde zum Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler). A rare and extremely well-preserved award document for an Order of the Yugoslav Crown, I Class, constructed of white paper stock, the obverse bearing a central watermark-style Yugoslav national eagle, set within a stylized arabesque border, bearing an intricate dedication in Serbian Cyrillic, bestowing the award on Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler in the name of King Peter II, awarded in Belgrade on 20 December 1938 with Order number “8420”, bearing the signature of Paul of Yugoslavia in his capacity of Prince Regent, securely concealed within a lacquered black wooden frame complete with a red card stock border and intact glass face, the reverse retaining a heavy string for suspension, the document measuring 32 cm (w) x 44.5 cm (h), the frame measuring 46.5 cm (w) x 60 cm (h), a rare example of an award document to Himmler from a subsequent wartime enemy state in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134772793621,"sku":"G53098.RL1","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc1011_764_1.jpg?v=1759254133"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-rare-heer-german-cross-in-gold-award-document-to-ss-sturmbannfuhrer-lucien-lippert-g36082rl3","title":"Germany, Ss. A Rare Heer German Cross In Gold Award Document To Ss-Sturmbannführer Lucien Lippert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rarely seen Heer DKG Award Document, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enamed to SS-Sturmbannführer (Major equivalent) Lucien Lippert, “Brig. Kdr.” (Brigade-Kommandeur = Brigade Commander) of SS Volunteer Brigade “\u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-il\"\u003eWallonien\u003c\/span\u003e”. It is dated to February 20, 1944 and signed in black ink by General Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel (1882–1946), Chief of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces and a recipient of the Knight’s Cross. The document features a stamp from the Supreme Army Command, yet it lacks the usual embossed seal. Measuring 253x334mm, near very fine condition with several folding creases, minor scuffing, and three minor tears along the folding lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-m_-7198084013030386808gmail-docs-internal-guid-56a01465-24b5-4e90-8e76-43192eeacaa3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-m_-7198084013030386808gmail-docs-internal-guid-56a01465-24b5-4e90-8e76-43192eeacaa3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucien Lippert was born on August 25, 1913 in Arlon (southern Belgium). At the outbreak of the Second War, he served in the Belgian army, however, he became one of the first to volunteer for the Walloon Legion, a Wehrmacht\/Waffen-SS foreign volunteer unit. In late 1941, the Walloon Legion was trained and then deployed to the Eastern Front. Lippert was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on March 14, 1942, and shortly after, he became the legion’s commanding officer in April. Lippert was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) on \u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1392764278\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eJune 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. On his birthday, \u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1392764279\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eAugust 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Infantry Assault Badge. In June of 1943, the Walloon Legion was transferred from Wehrmacht to SS command. Lippert was promoted to SS-Sturmbannführer on \u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1392764280\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eJune 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. In October, the legion was deployed to Ukraine to support the SS Division Wiking. Here, they were hit by the Red Army’s Dnieper-Carpathian Offensive on \u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_529991594986627578gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1392764281\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eDecember 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Subsequently, the Wehrmacht and SS forces were encircled in the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket, with the Walloon Legion tasked to rearguard the position while the Wehrmacht forces organised an attempted breakout. Lippert was killed in action on February 13, 1944 in the village of Novo-Buda. A few days later, the German forces broke out of the pocket under heavy losses. Of the men of the Walloon Legion, less than a third survived. Lippert was awarded the German Cross in Gold posthumously on February 20 and was promoted to SS-Obersturmbannführer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135518363925,"sku":"G36082.RL3","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m18_4697_1_1_1.jpg?v=1768332340"},{"product_id":"germany-waffen-ss-a-kc-recommendation-to-ss-obersturmbannfuhrer-rumohr-florian-geyer-g41231rl4","title":"Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Kc Recommendation To Ss-Obersturmbannführer Rumohr, “Florian Geyer”","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grouping consists of the official recommendation for Rumohr to receive the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, measuring 210 (w) x 296 (h) mm, with light scuffing of the edges, two punched holes, and a folding crease, remaining better than very fine; an official period press photo, measuring 131 (w) x 179 (h) mm, with light scuffing of the edges and a folding crease, remaining near very fine; a handwritten letter sent by Rumohr to the SS Race and Settlement Main Office, measuring 220 (w) x 273 (h) mm, with light fraying, two punched holes, and two folding creases, remaining near very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommendation for the awarding of the Knight’s Cross was received on October 2, 1943. Rumohr served as Regiment Commander of the Artillery Regiment of 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”, since June 1, 1942. The recommendation was written by Division Commander SS-Brigadeführer and Major General of the Waffen-SS, Hermann Fegelein, Eva Braun’s brother-in-law and recipient of the KC with Swords. It only contains a typed signature. According to Fegelein, Rumohr became worthy of being awarded the KC due to his actions on August 26 to 28. Numerous Russian forces attacked the German position during those days, trying to break through. Rumohr’s leadership of the Artillery Regiment was a main factor in the continued repelling of the Russian forces. Eventually, Rumohr realized that the enemy was about to finally break through for sure, and that reinforcements would arrive too late to keep them from doing so. In response, Rumohr gathered all the men of the Artillery Regiment he could find, including machine operators, drivers, clerks, etc. He then personally led the counter-attack and was able to take back the position that had been lost, thwarting the Russian efforts to scatter and push back the German forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe press photo was taken by SS war correspondent Ferdinand Fritsch. It shows Rumohr in uniform in the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer. He wears the Knight’s Cross, the German Cross in Gold, and the Iron Cross I Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter to the SS Race and Settlement Main Office (SS Rasse- und Siedlungshauptamt) is dated to Wismar on July 18, 1935. Rumohr informs them of his plans to get engaged and asks for the office to send the necessary paperwork. (The SS Race and Settlement Main Office was tasked with keeping the SS “racially pure” and would have needed to perform a background check on Rumohr’s future bride.) According to the letter, Rumohr was an SS-Untersturmführer in the SS-VT at the time. The letter includes the addresses of Rumohr, his superior in the SS, his future bride, Gertrud Kabel, his doctor, and two witnesses who, according to Rumohr, know Gertrud very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Joachim Rumohr was born on August 6, 1910 in Hamburg. He commanded the 12th Company of SS-Standarte “Germania” during the attack on Poland. Rumohr also saw action during the French campaign. He led the 2nd Battery of SS Artillery Regiment “Das Reich” during the Balkan campaign and afterwards became commander of the SS Artillery Regiment of the infamous 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”. Rumohr received the Knight’s Cross on January 16, 1944. On April 1 that same year he took command of the Division “Florian Geyer”. Towards the end of the year, the division fought in the siege of Budapest. On February 1, 1945 Rumohr received the Oak Leaves for his actions during the defending of the city. Rumohr was severely wounded on February 11 during an attempted break out of the siege. Rather than surrendering to the Russian forces, Rumohr decided to take his own life and shot himself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135628661013,"sku":"G41231.RL4","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_5923_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692911440"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-the-photo-album-and-documents-of-ss-obersturmfuhrer-willi-doppner-2nd-ss-panzer-division-das-reich-g52695rl2","title":"Germany, SS. The Photo Album And Documents Of SS-Obersturmführer Willi Döppner, 2Nd Ss Panzer Division Das Reich","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Waffen-SS Fotoalbum und Papiere). A rare photo and document grouping from the estate of SS-Untersturmführer Willi Döppner, consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A photo album, constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a grey paper stock exterior liner and faux brown leather spine reinforcement emulating the appearance of leather-bound book, the interior content consisting of 20 black card stock pages retaining 64 period photographs, the latter consisting of large studio portraits of Döppner in a Waffen-SS assault gun wrap, followed by an array of private wartime photos of depicting Waffen-SS personnel in uniform on review and at leisure, notably depicting personnel in camouflage uniforms and with two photos showing Waffen-SS Tiger I tanks in the field, completing with a mugshot of Döppner in Allied captivity and several images of him with comrades in postwar Germany, measuring 23.5 cm (w) x 30 cm (h), in extremely fine condition, accompanied by three professionally-enlarged portraits, two of which show Döppner in a Waffen-SS assault gun wrap and with Obersturmführer rank insignia visible, with the third showing Döppner standing alongside decorated and uniformed Waffen-SS Officers, all measuring 18 cm (w) x 24 cm (h), with minor tearing evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. An award document for a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, named to Döppner as an Untersturmführer of the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, issued on 30 January 1944, featuring the handwritten signature of then-Oberführer (and later Gruppenführer) Heinz Lammerding (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 11 April 1944), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A letter of recommendation praising Döppner’s work as a Gruppenführer and instructor at an SS training school, recognizing both his professionalism and upstanding personal character, dated 29 June 1935 and featuring the handwritten signature of then Oberführer Gottlob Berger (later-Obergruppenführer and General of the Waffen-SS, and recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords on 26 September 1944), measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), with folding creases visible, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. A second letter of recommendation from the Schulführer (School Leader, or Headmaster) of Nachrichten-A-Schule, Bad Cannstatt, similarly praising Döppner’s time there, dated 31 May 1935, measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), with minor material fatigue evident, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. An oath document for Döppner’s appointment as a Steuerpraktikanten in Stuttgart, constructed of off-white card stock with black ink, dated 29 December 1937, measuring 21 cm (w) x 29.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. An oath document for Döppner’s appointment as a Steuerinspektor in Stuttgart, constructed of off-white card stock with black ink, dated 27 January 1939, measuring 25.5 cm (w) x 35.5 cm (h), with a central folding crease visible, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Two Schule Cannstatt identity documents to Döppner, both retaining certified studio portraits, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. A pair of postwar paper items, including an ink print dated 1945 and featuring a handwritten dedication to Döppner, as well as a recent newspaper cutout concerning the 1936 opening of a stretch of the Autobahn, in overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135728537877,"sku":"G52695.RL2","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8135_987_1_1.jpg?v=1758920387"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-fine-document-group-to-the-5th-ss-polizei-regiment-16-g26241rl4","title":"Germany, Ss. A Fine Document Group To The 5Th Ss Polizei, Regiment 16","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very fine group of documents presented to Ewald Woiwod of the 5th SS Police Regiment 16;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords document measures 210 mm x 148 mm, and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Infantry Assault Badge document is issued to Zugwachtmeister “d. SchP.” (der Schutzpolizei) Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16, at the “Rgt. St. Qu.” (Regiments Staabsquatier) on April 29th, 1944. It bears the seal of the SS-Polizei regiment 16, as well as the signature of Oberleutnant of the unit. The document measures 210 mm x 148 mm, and is well preserved, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) This Black Grade Wound Badge document is issued to Zugwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Ewald Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16, for a single injury sustained on November 24th, 1941. The document was issued at the Battalion Gefechtsstand on December 17th, 1943. It bears the seal of the SS Polizei Regiment 16, as well as the signature of the Hauptmann of the unit. The document measures 196 mm x 139 mm and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Silver Grade Wound Badge document is issued to Zugwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Ewald Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16, for a single injury sustained on January 14th, 1944. The document was issued at Neumünster on February 28th, 1944. It bears the seal of the Neumünster Polizei, as well as the signature of the Oberfeldarzt. The document measures 200 mm x 140 mm and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) The Gold Grade Wound Badge document is issued to Zugwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Ewald Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16 for three injuries; November 24th, 1943, November 29th, 1943, and January 14th, 1944, with the latter including an amputation. The document was issued in Travenmübde on June 20th, 1944. It bears the seal of the Travenmünde Lazarett and the signature of the Stabsarzt\/Chefarzt. The document measures 198 mm x 140 mm and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class document is issued to Zugwachtmeister Ewald Woidod of the 5th SS Polizei Regiment 16, in Hamburg, on October 6th, 1944. It bears the official award document number “2753” as well as a signature of the General der Infantrie - Stellvertreter Kommandierender General des X.A.K. The document measures 200 mm x 140 mm, and is well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included in this exceptional group of documents is a promotional document, a 8-Year Police Long Service Medal, and a thorough award booklet for a Bronze DRL (Deutsche Reichssportabzeichen) Badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7) The promotional award document is issued in the name of the Führer, promoting Ewald Woiwod from Polizeioberwachtmeister (Police Officer) to Polizeirevieroberwachtmeister (Polizei Precinct Chief). The document was issued on November 9th, 1940, and is signed by the Oberst und Kommandeur der Schutzpolizei. The document measures 298 mm x 210 mm, and is extremely well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8) This 8-year Police Long Service (3rd Grade) award document is issued to Polizeirevieroberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Ewald Woiwod Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg. The document was issued in Berlin, on August 26th, 1941. It bears the watermark and signature of the Staatsminister und Chef der Präsidialkanzlei. It measures 296 mm x 210 mm, and is extremely well preserved, without major signs of wear or use, but with two hole punches on the left side of the document.9) This DRL (Deutsche Reichssportabzeichen) Bronze Badge award document is issued to Ewald Woiwad, and was awarded in Berlin on July 24th, 1937. It is numbered “485779”, and features a facsimile of the Reichsportführer. The booklet is a total of 16 pages long, and features several pages of official accolades and successes that warrant the bronze DRL badge to be awarded. The document measures 221 mm x 140 mm, and is extremely well preserved.Overall, this is a very fine collection of documents and awards belonging to an SS-Policeman who saw action towards the latter years of the war. He was awarded an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords, as well as a Silver Infantry Assault Badge for his gallantry, bravery, and service during combat action, as well as a black, silver, and gold wound badges for injuries sustained. Overall, this grouping is in better than extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135917707541,"sku":"G26241.RL4","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/yBVZOfM3GKomT1VmBrZ3fatmx9p4GNBuqbG7h6Rs.jpg?v=1780516279"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-rare-award-document-for-the-tank-destruction-badge-ss-recipient-g34733rl3","title":"Germany, Ss. A Rare Award Document For The Tank Destruction Badge, Ss Recipient","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very rare award document for the individual tank destruction badge to SS-Sturmmann Hans Eggerstedt of Kampfgruppe Keitel. Measuring 147 mm (w) x 209 (h), very fine condition with light creasing and period repair along the folding creases. The document states that SS-Sturmmann Hans Eggerstedt of the 2nd Company of Kampfgruppe (Fighting Group) Keitel received a silver-grade tank destruction badge. It is dated to April 23, 1945 and signed in green ink by a Major and Adjutant, his name could be Schmidt. The stamp is of a Grenadier Regiment, most likely 594.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Kampfgruppe Keitel was part of the 37th SS Volunteer Cavalry Division, which was formed in February of 1945. In March Kampfgruppe Keitel was sent to aid the 6th SS Panzer Army in their desperate defensive battles against the Red Army, retreating from Hungary to Austria. The Kampfgruppe was named after its leader, SS-Obersturmbannführer Karl-Heinz Keitel, son of Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel, with a strength of around 2000 men. However, at the end of the war this number had fallen to under 200.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135919313173,"sku":"G34733.RL3","price":1415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c17-4480_1_1_1.jpg?v=1768331805"},{"product_id":"germany-waffen-ss-three-award-documents-studio-portrait-of-ss-sturmmann-josef-brunner-ss-panzer-regiment-das-reich-g41074rl2","title":"Germany, Waffen-Ss. Three Award Documents \u0026 Studio Portrait Of Ss-Sturmmann Josef Brunner, Ss Panzer Regiment “Das Reich”","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of: an Iron Cross 2nd Class award document (142x199mm, better than very fine); a Panzer Badge in Silver award document (149x210mm, near very fine); a Wound Badge in Black award document (141x200mm, near very fine); a period studio portrait (88x137mm, better than fine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll award document are named to SS-Sturmmann Josef Brunner on the 6th Company of SS Panzer Regiment 2 “Das Reich”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iron Cross 2nd Class award document is dated to March 22, 1943 and signed in blue ink by the leader of the SS Division “Das Reich”, SS-Standartenführer Kurt Brasack (1892–1978), a recipient of the German Cross in Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer Badge in Silver award document is dated to March 27, 1943 and is again signed by Brasack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wound Badge in Black award document was awarded for Brunner being wounded once on July 26, 1944. It is dated to September 19, 1944 and signed in blue crayon by the leader of the 6th regiment, an SS-Sturmbannführer, his name is illegible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe studio portrait shows Brunner in uniform in the rank of SS-Sturmmann.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136065655061,"sku":"G41074.RL2","price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_4769_1_1.jpg?v=1701196862"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-an-award-document-for-a-wound-badge-silver-grade-to-franz-bimmingstocher-g47582rl2","title":"Germany, Ss. An Award Document For A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, To Franz Bimmingstocher","description":"(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber Besitzzeugnis). Constructed of off-white paper stock with black ink, named to “SS-OBERPIONIER FRANZ BIMMINGSTOCHER”, SS-Pionier und Ausbildungs Bataillon 1, awarded in Berlin on 15 March 1944 for three wounds suffered on 5 July 1943, 19 August 1943, and 19 September 1943, featuring a handwritten signature of SS-Obergruppenführer and Führungshauptamt Chief Hans Jüttner, measuring 148 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), with a central folding crease and minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.  \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136217141525,"sku":"G47582.RL2","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20800_emd2694_2__1_1.jpg?v=1724936528"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-lot-of-identity-and-award-documents-to-oberwachtmeister-josef-kunzner-ss-polizei-g52497rl3","title":"Germany, Ss. A Lot Of Identity And Award Documents To Oberwachtmeister Josef Künzner, Ss Polizei","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Schutzpolizei Ausweispapiere und Verleihungsurkunden). An extensive lot of identity and award documents named to Josef Künzner, a Schutzpolizei Oberwachtmeister. The group consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A SS Soldbuch, constructed of a light card stock binding with 40 paginated interior pages, issued on 14 October 1944 and identifying Künzner as a Schutzpolizei officer in Munich, with handwritten entries indicating that Künzner was a recipient of the 1914 Iron Cross II Class, the 8-Year Long Service Decorations, the Honour Cross of the World War 1914\/1918 with Swords, the War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, and the Black Grade Wound Badge, the photo has been removed from the interior of the cover and minor material fatigue is evident, measuring 104 mm (w) x 152 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. A pair of labour booklets, including Künzner’s German Labour Front (DAF) membership book, constructed of a card stock binding with a marbled red exterior and girl embossed DAF logo on the cover, the interior with 32 paginated pages, featuring membership due stamps for the years 1936-1944, measuring 108 mm (w) x 154 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition, and; a Weimar-era Federation of Trade Unions membership booklet, constructed of a card stock binding with a maroon canvas exterior, the interior with with 39 paginated pages indicating the book was issued for the year 1931, measuring 104 mm (w) x 150 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A pair of award documents, including one for a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, named to Künzner as an Unteroffizier of 8. Batterie, Landwehr-Feldartillerie-Regiment 8, issued on 8 October 1917, measuring 204 mm (w) x 164 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition, and; one for a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, III Class with Swords, named to Künzner as a Sergeant, issued on 21 June 1918, measuring 210 mm (w) x 165 mm (h), in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. A promotion document, dated 27 February 1918 and named to Künzner as an Unteroffizier of Landwehr-Feldartillerie-Regiment 8, promoting Künzner to the rank of Sergeant, measuring 208 mm (w) x 325 mm (h), with extensive material fatigue evident, in fair condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Two photos, including a cut-down studio portrait depicting Künzner in a Schutzpolizei uniform and with his ribbon bar visible, the reverse bearing an illegible handwritten inscription, measuring 88 mm (w) x 120 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; a death card featuring a postwar portrait of Künzner, constructed of card stock and indicating that Künzner died on 11 October 1955, measuring 70 mm (w) x 110 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. A small group of three documents, including two birth registrations and a postwar banking statement, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136242864405,"sku":"G52497.RL3","price":261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6390_064_1_1_1.jpg?v=1742410549"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-waffen-ss-war-merit-cross-award-document-to-unterscharfuhrer-heinz-glaubrecht-with-documents-g62007","title":"Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS War Merit Cross Award Document to Unterscharführer Heinz Glaubrecht, with Documents","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eWaffen-SS Verleihungsurkunde für das Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern Verleihungsurkunde\u003c\/em\u003e). An award document for a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, named to “SS-UNTERSCHARFÜHRER HEINZ GLAUBRECHT”, awarded on 30 January 1943, certified by the facsimile signature of Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel, measuring 14.5 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), in extremely fine condition; accompanied by two engagement announcements, both presented on off-white paper stock with black ink, indicating Glaubrecht’s forthcoming marriage to “ANNELIESE TEMPEL”, dated 24 December 1942, both measuring 14 cm (w) x 9 cm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a mass-produced Yule greeting from Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, dated 21 December 1941, measuring 14.5 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: At the time of the award, correspondence from Heinz Glaubrecht’s estate includes a Feldpost number of 47188, indicating that he was attached to Feldersatz-Bataillon 7, 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49795506471189,"sku":"G62007","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G25234_2.jpg?v=1772653171"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-rare-award-document-for-an-ss-honour-ring-with-himmler-signature-to-ss-scharfuhrer-walter-obleser-g62517","title":"Germany, SS. 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A of Documents to Waldemar Vollert, SS-Junkerschule Bad Tölz and LSSAH, with Rare Signatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSS Urkunden\u003c\/em\u003e). A set of SS documents to Waldemar Vollert, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A promotion document, printed with an SS-Junkerschule Bad Tölz letterhead, indicating that Vollert held SS membership number “293411”, elevating him from SS-Unterscharführer to SS-Scharführer (SS-Standartenführer crossed out for unknown reasons), dated 1 January 1940 and effective immediately, certified by the handwritten signature of SS-Standartenführer Werner Freiherr von Schele in his capacity as Commander, flanked by an SS-Junkerschule Tölz stamp, measuring 14 cm (w) x 20.5 cm (h), perforated with two holes from previous binder storage, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. An award document for a Silver Grade Wound Badge, named to Vollert as an SS-Obersturmführer serving with 4. Ersatz-Kompanie, Leibstandarte SS AH (LSSAH), issued from Berlin-Lichterfelde and dated 23 September 1942 for a single wound suffered on 28 August 1941, certified by the handwritten signature of then-Sturmbannführer (later SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor) Wilhelm Mohnke (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 11 July 1944), measuring 14 cm (w) x 20 cm (h), perforated with two holes from previous binder storage, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49950140629269,"sku":"G63017","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/vFevYvJTlYAKHRJvB00n4LFwcwmgKKcmkTjoi26V.jpg?v=1780601384"},{"product_id":"germany-ss-a-pair-of-zvonimir-medal-award-notices-for-ss-police-service-g63019","title":"Germany, SS. 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