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Original WWII German Sterbebild (death card) commemorating Schütze Hans Berr, an infantryman killed in action on 31 August 1942 on the Eastern Front at only 18 years of age. A native of Burglengenfeld and son of a painter, Berr was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class for bravery.
The card shows his portrait in uniform with printed devotional text below, bordered in black for mourning. The reverse features a Gothic-script prayer in white against a black background — a stylistically striking late-1942 format. Printed by Buchdruckerei Gg. Nuhstein, Burglengenfeld.
By mid-1942, German forces were engaged in fierce fighting across southern Russia during Operation Blue — the drive toward Stalingrad and the Caucasus. Thousands of young soldiers like Berr fell during these offensives, many scarcely out of school. Death cards such as this were distributed by families and local parishes to commemorate their sacrifice.
Good overall with light creasing and minor edge wear. Print and image remain sharp.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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