Historical Collection

Original Japanese imperial document dated Tokyo, 23 January 1957, signed by Emperor Hirohito and countersigned by Prime Minister Tanzan Ishibashi and Foreign Minister Nobusuke Kishi, recognising LaVerne Baldwin as United States Consul-General. With original envelope, typed English translation and a John Reznikoff certificate of authenticity.

SA-Gruppe Hochland 1939 competition award plaque, reverse inscribed “Dem 1. Sieger” (to the first winner) and marked RZM M3/41. Gold-finished zinc, edelweiss and vertical sword with the date 1939. The rear fitting is missing.

Original German Christmas and New Year greeting card, undated, signed in ink by Dr. Franz Gürtner (1881–1941), Reich Minister of Justice. Deckle-edged card with printed message and a bold full signature.

Original black-and-white photograph, approx. 9 × 13 cm with scalloped edges, showing Adolf Wagner greeting several men at a public gathering, signed in full in dark ink in the lower white margin.

Original typed letter signed by Albert Speer in blue ink, dated Heidelberg, 9 October 1969, on his personal letterhead. It gives his opinion on a handwriting sample connected with Adolf Hitler and mentions sending a copy of his memoirs, “Erinnerungen”, for 25 Deutsche Mark.

Award document dated Berlin, 1 May 1942, conferring the title “Nationalsozialistischer Musterbetrieb” on the Steinkohlenbergwerk Fenne of the Saargruben-Aktiengesellschaft, with the signature of Adolf Hitler, offered as a certified original. With its red presentation folder; delivered framed.

Original Simon Wiesenthal autograph in dark ink on a paper cut, accompanied by a Solar Stamps Certificate of Authenticity, Reg. #8673. A large, flowing signature connected to Holocaust remembrance and post-war justice.

Original signed card by Simon Wiesenthal, dated 9 December 1976, with a small portrait photograph and typed name. A clear, large signature in blue ink, connected to Holocaust remembrance and the pursuit of post-war justice.

Printed book page with photographic content on the final period of the Second World War, bearing two ink signatures attributed to Albert Speer and Karl Dönitz. Two related historical signatures on one piece.

Original Deutsche Reichspost telegram of February 1941 from Dachau concentration camp, notifying Stefanina Trawczynski in Litzmannstadt of the death of Wenzel Trawczynski on 14 February 1941, with instructions on viewing, cremation in Munich and the death certificate. A document of the camp system, preserved for research and remembrance.

Original Reichstag election ballot for the Südhannover-Braunschweig electoral district, listing the competing parties including the NSDAP, SPD, KPD, Zentrum, Kampffront Schwarz-Weiß-Rot and Deutsch-Hannoversche Partei, consistent with the election of 5 March 1933, the last with competing parties.

Original Nelson Mandela signature, dated 29 June 2000 and described as certified, presented with a portrait photograph and a biographical text panel. Offered unframed. An autograph of one of the defining political and humanitarian figures of the 20th century.

Original Wehrpass issued in Krefeld on 8 August 1939 to Hermann Dewin, born 7 May 1907, with mustering entries of 1939 and 1941 and Wehrbezirkskommando Krefeld stamps. With a loose Wehrpass notice of April 1943 and a French birth extract from Sarreguemines for Armand Dewin.

Original Deutsches Reich Reisepass issued in Mannheim on 22 December 1932 to Peter Stein, including his wife Marie Stein, with portrait photographs of both, handwritten personal details, a Baden revenue stamp and later travel entries of the 1930s.

Original Deutsches Reich Reisepass issued by Amt Delmenhorst to Minna Harting, with portrait photograph, handwritten personal details and official stamps, valid until 3 May 1934. A named female passport of the early 1930s.

Original German Arbeitsbuch issued to Emil Berg, born 27 March 1902, recording skilled work as Schlosser and Mechaniker (metalworker and mechanic), with official stamps and employment entries including dates of 1919 and 1922.

Original Deutsches Reich Kennkarte issued in Leonberg on 27 July 1942 (Kennnummer A 3140) to Luise Sofie Hilber, born 6 May 1921, a commercial assistant, signed “Rexer geb. Hilber Luise”, with fingerprints and official stamps. The photograph field is blank.

Named group of papers of August Kuhlmann, born 1896, of the Herford area: his Wehrpass, a Führerschein (driving licence) with photograph, a Reichspost Rundfunkgenehmigung (radio licence) and a typed letter addressing him as Wachtmeister der Feuerwehr.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Sunday 9 November 1941, headlined “Der Führer zerstört die Wunschträume des Feindes”, with the Munich 9 November commemoration, Eastern Front, Luftwaffe and U-boat reports, an Oak Leaves award photograph and the article “Von Wilna zum ‘Tor von Moskau’”.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Thursday 23 October 1941, headlined “Kriegshetze in Gangstertonart” on Roosevelt, Cordell Hull and the Neutrality Acts, with a photograph of Slovak President Jozef Tiso received by Hitler, and interior reports on Moscow, Kaluga and captured Soviet rocket artillery.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition no. 339, Friday 5 December 1941, two days before Pearl Harbor, headlined “Ickes schreit nach einem neuen Gewaltdiktat”, with a photograph of Göring and Marshal Pétain and reports on the Channel, Tobruk, North Africa, Finland and Bulgaria.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition no. 291, Saturday 18 October 1941, headlined “Wie Odessa von den Bolschewiken im Chaos verlassen wurde”, with a front map of the Eastern Front, Black Sea reports, front photographs and news of General Tojo’s new cabinet in Japan.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Thursday 30 October 1941, headlined “Eiserne Sparkonten steuerfrei”, with “Durchbruch zur Halbinsel Krim” and front-page photographs of Soviet trenches in the Crimea, U-boat reports, the illustrated feature “Mit ‘Achmed’ über Leningrad” and Knight’s Cross recipients.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Monday 20 October 1941, headlined “Schlotternde englische Angst vor den deutschen Schlägen”, reporting the capture of Taganrog on the Sea of Azov and the Oak Leaves for Oberfeldwebel Hoffmann. Offered as the pages shown; at least one page is dated 14 February 1942.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Thursday 6 November 1941, headlined “112 britische Zerstörer wurden bisher versenkt”, with Crimea coverage including the breakthrough at Perekop with a map, Knight’s Cross portraits and reports on Leningrad, the Channel and Finland.

Original Völkischer Beobachter, Berlin edition, Wednesday 3 December 1941, headlined “Überall fühlbare Schläge der britischen Prestige-Kriegführung”, with “Britenkreuzer vor Tobruk versenkt”, Roosevelt, new Knight’s Cross recipients and a photographic page “Auf der Krim”.

German Mother’s Cross in Gold (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold), the highest grade of the award, with blue and white enamel, gold-toned sunburst and reverse dated 16 December 1938. Natural patina, light wear and small enamel imperfections.

Mother’s Cross in Bronze (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, 3rd Class) with its named award document, dated Berlin, 1 October 1939, for Frau Johanna Gebert, née Ehehalt, of Breslau. Medal and certificate together.

Original Second World War Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal with its period ribbon. A commemorative decoration of the joint campaign in North Africa, associated with the Afrika Korps and the desert war. Darkened patina and aged ribbon.

Original Second World War Italian-German Africa Campaign Medal with its period ribbon. A commemorative decoration of the joint campaign in North Africa between 1941 and 1943, associated with the Afrika Korps and the desert war. Attractive aged patina.

Original Wehrmacht Soldbuch belonging to Albert Wilhelm Rattey, later promoted to Gefreiter, with photograph, unit entries, equipment records and post-war German refugee/displaced person ID issued in Offenburg in 1956.

Original Deutsches Reich Kennkarte issued to Lina Hermann, née Reitz, in Germersheim. Civil identity card with photograph, fingerprints, signature, official stamps and visible age-related wear.

Original Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch belonging to Heinrich Jung, issued by Arbeitsamt Kaiserslautern, Nebenstelle Landstuhl, in 1936. Civil labour document with local employment entries, stamps and period handling.

Original Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch belonging to Karl Schirmer, born in 1912. Civil work record book with personal data, vocational notes, official stamps, handwritten entries and age consistent with period use.

Original Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch belonging to Ludwig Eißler/Eisler, born 25 April 1907, with employment entries from Böbingen/Pfalz and surrounding area. Civil labour document with stamps, handwritten entries and period wear.

Original Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch issued by the Arbeitsamt Kaiserslautern on 28 November 1935 to Maria Klein, born 1 April 1910. It contains employment entries and stamps, including G. M. Pfaff A.G., the Kaiserslautern sewing-machine manufacturer. A named civilian labour document with clear local and industrial interest.

Named WWII German paperwork estate belonging to Gregor Hecker, including an ISA certificate for Grenadier-Regiment 753, Feldpost items, DAF documents, photographs, driving licence, post-war passport and denazification-related papers.

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, EK2) with its black, white and red ribbon. Dark core, silver-coloured frame with beaded inner border, 1939 obverse and 1813 reverse, natural patina. Ribbon worn and frayed.

Original Iron Cross 2nd Class, model 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse), with magnetic iron core and intact suspension ring. Good overall condition with natural patina. Ribbon included.

Original Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). Three-piece construction with iron core and silvered frame, marked 1939 and 1813. Includes original ribbon. Honest period wear.