The Knight’s Cross Bearers of the Waffen-SS – Ernst Günther Krätschmer (1955) with Original Signatures
Rare book „Die Ritterkreuzträger der Waffen-SS“ by Ernst Günther Krätschmer, first published in 1955.
This reference work is considered one of the most important publications documenting the history of the Knight’s Cross holders of the Waffen-SS.
Special Feature: This copy contains original handwritten signatures of five highly decorated Knight’s Cross recipients:
Sepp Dietrich (28 May 1892 – SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer, Colonel General of the Waffen-SS)
Kurt Meyer (23 December 1910 – SS-Brigadeführer, Major General of the Waffen-SS)
Theodor Wisch (13 December 1907 – SS-Brigadeführer, Major General of the Waffen-SS)
Max Simon (6 January 1899 – SS-Obergruppenführer, General of the Waffen-SS)
Franz Schreiber (8 May 1904 – SS-Standartenführer)
An authentic historical document which, through the rare autographs of these leading Waffen-SS officers,
becomes a unique collector’s item of great significance.
Condition: Collectible condition with age-related signs of wear.
Historical Context
Published in 1955, „Die Ritterkreuzträger der Waffen-SS“ by Ernst Günther Krätschmer
is regarded as a standard reference work for collectors and historians.
It documents the biographies and decorations of Knight’s Cross recipients within the Waffen-SS.
Copies containing contemporary autographs of decorated officers are extremely rare,
making them highly sought-after among collectors of militaria literature.