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23 February 2022

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№ 800

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23 February 2022

Hammer Price:
£500

A German Second World War Photograph Collection.
A highly interesting group of approximately 537 snapshot photographs taken by a serving German officer or soldier, most captioned and many with dates, the earliest 10 May 1940 and the latest 21 July 1942. The first packet of approximately 259 photographs covers most subjects of the war in France, Belgium and Holland, showing war damage, guns, tanks, planes shot down, troops and fighting, including 20 at Dunkirk, damage and prisoners; Robert Ley visiting and one officer shown wearing the Spanish Cross with swords; High ranking German officer delegations; Himmler visiting Versailles; and 2 photographs of a British Great War Mother tank. The second packet of approximately 278 photographs covers the war in Russia, a very comprehensive coverage of everything from the first day 22 June 1941 and before the last photo dated 21 July 42. Weapons, vehicles, tanks, prisoners, war damage, burning buildings and harsh terrain. Soldiers in action and high ranking officers including General Oberst Von Bock. Many photographs of German graves including SS, many photographs list the Russian location and many are dated. A superb group,
very good condition (500+) £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Militaria.

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