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WWII Wehrmacht Soldbuch – Obergefreiter Wilhelm Schmitt – Sicherungs Batl 1018 – Issued Luger P08 Pistol – Wounded in Tarnow Poland 1945 – Wounds Badge – POW France 1947
$275.00Schmitt was born in 1903 and his Soldbuch was issued in September 1941. He served with: Sicherungs Batl 611 and Sicherungs Batl 1018The Sicherungstruppen ( security troops or covering troops in English, Sicherungstruppe in the singular) were German troops during the Second World War , responsible for maintaining order, ensuring the security and protection of lines of communication and guarding works behind the front line and in occupied territories. Security Battalion 1018 was formed on July 14, 1944, in the General Government. The battalion was created by renaming the II Battalion of Security Regiment 611 to four companies. After its formation, the battalion continued to be deployed in the General Government. In January 1945, the battalion suffered heavy losses near Tarnow, also in the General Government. Remnants of the battalion were later deployed in Upper Silesia. Schmitt was wounded by grenade fragments (31b) in January 1945 (likely near Tarnow Poland). He was later released in April 1945 and was sent to his unit again, although by that stage of the war who knows where he ended up, likely in an adhoc unit which sadly is not recorded in his Soldbuch. Although there are entries in French from a French POW Camp in 1947!
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WWII Wehrmacht Soldbuch – Obergefreiter Heinrich Bosbach – Ost Batl 618 (Russisch) 15th Armee in Pas de Calais – Destroyed in Normandy 1944 – Rare!
$360.00Here we have a rather beat up but original Soldbuch to a really hard to find Westfront unit… Issued to Heinrich Bosbach who served with various Festung and Pioneer Units, until his deployment in 1944 with a rather rare unit! He was also awarded the War Merit Cross with the Ost Batl 618 in France in April 1944 (LXXXII Armee Korps). Ost Batl 618 (Russisch) – 15th Armee In the winter of 1943/44, most of the Ost battalions were detached from their divisions and corps and transferred to France after the Commander-in-Chief West had freed up corresponding German battalions for deployment on the Eastern Front. Some battalions went to Italy and Denmark. In the spring of 1944, most of these battalions were fully integrated into German regiments, partly as replacements for the detached battalions, partly as 4th Battalions. The Eastern Front battalions were mostly deployed in fortified positions along the English Channel, the Atlantic coast, or the Mediterranean coast. In the winter of 1944/45, the remnants of the battalions, most of which had been destroyed in France, were gathered at the Münsingen training area and used there to form Vlasov’s Russian Liberation Army (ROA). Ost Batl 618 was attached to the 15th Armee in Normandy where it was destroyed according to the Lexicon der Wehrmacht. I am not sure what happened to Bosbach, although the Soldbuch is not in the best condition, loose and missing the back cover.
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Original WWII Luftwaffe Soldbuch – Stabsintendant Otto Heine – Truppensonderdienst (TSD) – Kampfeinheit Tietze April 1945
$245.00HEINE, Otto. 01.02.45 Stabsintendant (RDA 01.08.33), on LPA Seniority List for TSD (V). He served with the Truppensonderdienst (TSD) On 25 Apr 1944, the Luftwaffe Special Troop Services was formed due to manpower shortages in the Luftwaffe. This branch was to be a compilation of Luftwaffe Officials with certain specialities who were brought into the Regular Luftwaffe and were give the status of regular Luftwaffe Officers. This was strictly a voluntary lateral move from the status of an Official to that of Regular Luftwaffe Officer. There were stipulations based upon speciality, age, and physical standards. Officials who did not choose to be a Regular Luftwaffe Officer or were not qualified for other reasons kept their status as Officials. By 01 Oct 1944, the transition was to be complete. The TSD was open only to officer rankings. There were two Branches of the TSD. These branches were Administration and Judicial. Insignia: The Officials traded in their administrative collar tabs and boards for the standard Luftwaffe types. Rank was reflected on the collar tabs by the use of the wreath and gulls. The double layered shoulder boards were removed and replaced by the boards with the single underlay. By April 1945 – he was assigned to Kampfeinheit Tietze – sadly I was unable to find anything for this unit.
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Original WWII German – Congratulatory letter from Adolf Hitler’s office – Berlin Vosstrasse 4 – Fully Translated – Rare
$265.00This document is a congratulatory letter from Adolf Hitler’s office to a German couple celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. It acknowledges their 50 years of marriage and encloses an honorary certificate (Ehrenurkunde). Additionally, the couple was awarded an honorary monetary gift of 50 Reichsmarks, a considerable sum at the time. Translation: The State Minister and Chief of the Presidential Chancellery Berlin W 8, Voßstraße 4 5 Dec 1939 The Führer sends you, on the occasion of your “Golden Wedding,” the enclosed certificate of honor. At the same time, the Führer has granted you an honorary gift of 50 Reichsmarks, which will be sent to you by post. Heil!
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Original WWII German Soldiers Shooting Record Books and Photograph – Schießbuch – MG Gunner – Grenadier- (Feldausbildung) Regiment 718
$105.00Interesting lot for a Light Machine Gunner
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Original WWII German Wandergewerbeschein ID Document – Itinerant Trade Permit – Odd TR ID
$55.00Historical Context: These licenses were required in Nazi Germany for people conducting door-to-door or traveling trade, ensuring state control and taxation of small-scale and itinerant merchants. Such documents were tightly regulated and part of the wider Nazi bureaucratic system. It also allowed authorities to keep track of traveling individuals at a time when movement was highly monitored. Wandergewerbeschein (Itinerant Trade Permit). Year: 1940 (stated as “Nur für das Jahr 1940” – “Only valid for the year 1940”). Number: Nr. 75 (a unique serial/license number). Authority: Issued by the Landrat (District Administrator) of Offenbach am Main, with an official stamp featuring the Nazi Reichsadler (eagle and swastika). It permits the holder (a German Reich citizen) to engage in peddling/itinerant trade under specified conditions. Mentions accompanying persons who may assist in the trade. Includes fields like residence, nationality, type of goods sold, and means of transport (“Beförderungsmittel: Handwagen” = handcart). Stamp: Official stamp of Der Landrat Offenbach am Main with eagle/swastika and signature. Date of issue: 19 January 1940.
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Original WWII German Propaganda for US Soldiers in 1944 – Fake News – New York Hearld Article – Very Rare
$75.00German propaganda leaflet from World War II, written in English but reprinted and distributed by the Germans. A reprint of an article from the New York Herald Tribune (September 25, 1944), credited to John W. Robertson, a war correspondent. It is titled “The Spectre of the 22 Millions: Europe or Far East?”. The Germans repurposed this article for distribution among Allied troops to sow doubt about the war effort in Europe and redirect hostility toward Japan instead. Content Summary: Questioning the War in Europe The article asks: “Why, when all is said and done, are we fighting in Europe?” It criticizes the U.S. strategy of fighting Germany rather than focusing entirely on Japan, which is described as the “real enemy.” 22 Million Unemployed Americans A key argument is that the U.S. war effort is primarily about solving the problem of mass unemployment at home by producing arms and supplies. It claims American leaders are using the war to put 22 million unemployed people back to work. Criticism of British Involvement The article argues that American soldiers are dying to support Britain, but Europe is in ruins and cannot buy American goods or help rebuild the economy. In contrast, Japan is portrayed as the real threat to U.S. interests. Attack on Allied Strategy It calls the idea of defeating Germany quickly with few losses a “blunder,” suggesting that German morale has not collapsed and that the war in Europe will be long, bloody, and costly. Fearmongering about German Weapons It hints that Germany may soon deploy new and unpleasant weapons, suggesting the Allies will suffer heavily. Final Message The conclusion emphasizes that U.S. forces should stop wasting themselves in Europe and instead redirect to fight Japan, where vital American interests supposedly lie.
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Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet/ Booklet For Soviet Soldiers – Very Rare – Translated – Fragile Artefact
$75.00German propaganda leaflet from WWII, aimed at Soviet soldiers, encouraging them to surrender voluntarily. Front Page (Image 1) Text in red: “Для них уже кончилась война…” Translation: “For them, the war is already over…” The picture shows Soviet soldiers with raised hands, symbolizing surrender. Back Page (Image 2) Top text in red: “Дружным смехом ответили они на вопрос:” Translation: “With loud laughter, they answered the question:” Next line in red: “— не хотите ли вы снова вернуться в сталинский рай?” Translation: “— Do you want to return again to Stalin’s paradise?” Below in black: “По приказу № 13 Верховного Командования Германской Армии, бойцы и командиры РККА, добровольно переходящие — не считаются пленными, а соратниками в борьбе против большевизма.” Translation: “According to Order No. 13 of the Supreme Command of the German Army, Red Army soldiers and commanders who voluntarily cross over are not considered prisoners, but comrades in the struggle against Bolshevism.” Passierschein (Safe Conduct Pass) text: States that the pass is valid for an unlimited number of Red Army commanders, soldiers, and political workers who voluntarily cross over to the German side. It also applies to members of allied formations (like the Russian Liberation Army, Ukrainian, Caucasian, Turkestani, and Tatar liberation units). The photo shows Soviet POWs smiling and laughing, with a caption pointing to one man: “Это лучше пленить” – “This is better captivity.” Note: Condition is very fragile, we did not attempt to open the little booklet. Also has repairs on it. We were unable to find any other like it online.
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Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet – Jews are your eternal enemies! – Rare
$210.00This leaflet is a Nazi propaganda poster in Russian from World War II, highly antisemitic and targeted at people under Soviet control. It uses caricatures and text to incite hatred against Jews and to link them with Stalin and Bolshevism. Front Side Translation Text around the caricature: “Jews are your eternal enemies! Stalin and the Jews – one gang of criminals. Down with Jewish power!” Back Side Translation It consists of a list of rhetorical questions blaming Jews for every problem under Soviet rule. After each question, the answer given is always: “Jews!” (ЖИДЫ). Examples (clean translation): Who ruined your rich country and turned you into beggars? – The Jews! Who seized the best housing for themselves? – The Jews! Who pushed the people into war, while staying safe themselves? – The Jews! Who drenched your land with blood and tears and brought you famine? – The Jews! Who supported your executioner Stalin? – The Jews! Who dishonored and committed violence against your wives and daughters? – The Jews! Who robbed you of your last possessions and drained your strength? – The Jews! Who attacked the capitalists the most, but then greedily took your money? – The Jews! Who sent millions of people to concentration camps? – The Jews! Who tortured millions of you in the cellars of the NKVD? – The Jews! Who started the war? – The Jews! Who invented Stakhanovism to exploit you better? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin’s orders, destroyed your crops and killed your cattle? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin, destroyed your machines and tools? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin, destroyed the roads to make delivery of supplies impossible? – The Jews! Who invented the sadistic tortures of the NKVD in which your brothers died? – The Jews!
