55th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1520 lots has ended on 11th June 2023. 83% of all lots sold

0459 |

Two photo albums - Fallschirmjäger and Afrikakorps

Two photo albums - Fallschirmjäger and Afrikakorps

LOT 67-0459
SOLD
Auction ended        10th June 2023  |  07:05 pm CEST
RESULT
395,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 67-0459
EAN 2000000758688
LOT 67-0459
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000758688
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 67-0459
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000758688
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe photo album to paratrooper Werner John. The album shows his military training and swearing-in. John was killed in action on 10. May 1940 in Holland. In the album, there are photos of his grave and other fallen German soldiers. Also, a shot of him wearing the green jumping smock and photos in tropical uniforms. His wedding photo shows us that he was awarded the Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge. 

Total: 70 photos (including postcards, "official" photo cards, and newspaper clippings).

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Heer photo album of an Afrikakorps member, who served as an artilleryman. Taken in France, Italy, and Africa. Photos of the front, French POWs, and excellent shots in tropical uniforms. There are also Luftwaffe photos in the album. On the last page is a death card of Gefreiten Michael Holz. Killed in action on 29. November 1941 in Africa.

Total: approx. 200 photos (including postcards, "official" photo cards, and a newspaper clipping).

Both albums postwar assembled. 


Condition
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