KC TIGER TANK COMMANDER KARL BROMMANN SIGNED PHOTO (& ENVEL & UNSIGNED PHOTO)
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UntersturmführerKarl Brommann 6th SS Gebirgs Division Nord11th SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland103 SS Heavy Panzer Battalion 20 July 1920 – 30 June 2011Untersturmführer Brommann was awarded the Knight's Cross for the destruction of 66 tanks (including T-34s from 1st Polish Tank Brigade "Heroes of the Westerplatte") along with 44 anti tank guns and 15 vehicles in the battle for Danzig. In 1937 he volunteered to join the SS at the age of seventeen and was posted t...o the 2nd Brandenburg Standarte, in 1938 he took part in the Anschluss of Austria and the occupation of the Sudetenland. Brommann was posted to the 6th SS Gebirgs Division Nord (Mountain Division) and fought in Finland and was twice wounded the first time in both hands and feet the second time was a serious lung wound. He was confined to hospital for almost one year recovering from his injuries. After recovering he was posted to the 11th SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland in May 1943 and fought on the Eastern Front. He was also promoted to Oberscharführer at this time. In October 1943, he was transferred to the newly forming 103 SS Heavy Panzer Battalion to be equipped with the new Tiger tank. In October 1944 the Battalion received their first King Tigers and on 27 January 1945, was transferred to the Eastern Front. Following their arrival at the front, the Battalion saw heavy combat in the Stettin area. They also participated in the escape of refugees from East Prussia. During the night of February 17/18, the Battalion was loaded onto trains and moved to Danzig. During the fighting in Danzig and Sopot, Untersturmführer Karl Brommann now the commander of the 2nd Company, from February 2nd to March 18th destroyed 66 tanks along with 44 anti tank guns and 15 vehicles. Following this action he was awarded the Knight's Cross. Brommann received further honors when he was mentioned in the daily Wehrmachtbericht on 10 April 1945 for this action.In March 1945, he was gravely wounded for the third time suffering burns to his head and hands and a shell splinter in his head, eye and arms (awarded Wound Badge in Gold). Evacuated by hospital train to Flensburg and was in transit when the war ended. He was captured by the British on 21 May 1945 he remained in captivity until November 1945 when he was early released due to his extensive wounds. Awards include:Anschluss Commemorative Medal 13 March 1938 The Sudetenland Commemorative Medal 19 September 1939.War Merit Cross 2nd Class with SwordsIron Cross 2nd Class (1 December 1941)1st ClassInfantry Assault Badge in Silver (31 December 1941)Bravery Medal 1st Class (Finland) January 1941Wound Badge in Black (15 January 1942)Wound Badge in Gold (March 1945)Panzer Badge in Silver (24 February 1945)Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (29 April 1945) SIGNED PHOTO 5 1/2 " X 4". This is the ORIGINAL signature of the TIGER ace. PHOTO TAKEN AT AWARDING OF KNIGHTS CROSS HEAD WOUND COVERED IN BANDAGES. (KC awarded for destruction of 66 Soviet tanks, 44 anti tank guns and 15 vehicles in the battle for Danzig.) PLUS ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO ME. PLUS UNSIGNED PHOTO (5 X 31/2) ON REAR HE HAS IDENTIFIED THE OTHER TWO: SCHIMMEISTER AND ?.I was a life long collector but must now disburse my collection. Please see other items I am offering from my collection. I accept Pay Pal only and require payment in full for all auctions within 48 hours of conclusion. POSTAGE RATES: YOU MAY COMBINE MULTIPLE ITEMS WON AT NO EXTRA CHARGE WITH POSTAGE BASD ON THE LARGEST ITEM WON …..BUT (* PLEASE SEE THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW) NORTH AMERICA : SECURE PACKING AIRMAIL PRINTED MATTER: $4.00USEUROPE AUSTRALIA : SECURE PACKING AIRMAIL PRINTED MATTER: $7.50US I WILL MAIL WORLD-WIDE SO OTHER LOCATIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR A POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM. · PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR COLLECTIVE WINNING BID(S) EXCEED $125.00 I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE REGISTERED/TRACKING MAILING OPTION ONLY, THE COST OF WHICH WILL VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION, YOU MAY E-MAIL ME AND I WILL GET A QUOTE FROM THE PO. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BID ON AS MANY ITEMS AS YOU DESIRE AND YOU MAY COMBINE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE BUT BE ADVISED YOU’RE MAILING COSTS FOR TRACKING/REGISTERED MAIL WILL BE HIGHER IF YOUR OVERALL TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS WON IS OVER $125US. PLEASE NOTE ALSO CANADA POST WILL NOT INSURE PAPER ITEMS. If not satisfied you can return within14 days but you pay the return postage, the original postage cost plus any fees from E-Bay, Pay Pal etc. .
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