My accumulation

**Kevin Grootaers** · 04-19-2013, 10:32 AM

Nice collection.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-19-2013 10:32 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Srdj** · 04-19-2013, 02:46 PM

Stunning photos. Thanks for posting. Also love the "Dehumanizer" poster!

**cricketchris1944** · 04-19-2013, 03:33 PM

Very nice collection.
Always nice to have your name on them.
chris

**Mark C Yerger** · 04-23-2013, 02:39 AM

by Paul E

I really like the early photos of Heinrich Bastian and Fritz Langanke

Bastian was among several who had no photo of himself in uniform until I gave him one, something personal for me to help vets in such a way, as well as families who were told to contact me by HIAG for information on a father/brother/son who was KIA. In the reverse had someone here write (who had contacted HIAG) looking for an extended family member who may have been in the Waffen-SS. I wrote him (a KC holder), arranged for the 2 to exchange, and both sides were thrilled as they were related. When the woman who contacted offered to give me money I refused. Never took or asked for anything regards vets, families, etc. In conversation found out she was a close employee of Hanna/Barbara of animated cartoon fame. My sister is a collector of animation art and asked if she could get an autograph for my sis. 5 days later two 8x10s arrived of each of them inscribed to my sister. Perfect Xmas gift, especially when after she yelled opening them (framed) she asked how I got to them as obviously 2 busy men. Loved saying "via Waffen-SS."

Here's one you don't find to often, he was a heavily involved co-founder and decades long supporter of a medical school and an art museum in the postwar years until his death in 2008 at the age of 91. Fearless in combat as well.

**Paul D** · 04-23-2013, 08:12 AM

"Nico" was one of my favourite RK's to correspond with , a very nice, helpful man , the series of photos of him East of the Bug in 1944 are some of the best Panzer combat shots !!

**Mark C Yerger** · 04-24-2013, 05:06 PM

For it was all about questions, copying old diaries, etc. My first 2 trips didn't take a camera and didn't grasp an inscribed photos as something need for a few years. Glad I did. But have coffee privately in Kempin's suite with Weidinger and Kumm; I'd rather have that in my head than look at any militaria I can think of. Even stuff a bit foggy, like when Ernst Deutsch (commander SS-Bataillon "N") got me drunk still better than objects. They were it as with any vet. My first Regiment "Der Führer" Treffen there were 7 KC holders at my table. RZM numbers and similar BS never entered my mind, LOL.

**cricketchris1944** · 04-24-2013, 05:12 PM

by Mark C Yerger

For it was all about questions, copying old diaries, etc. My first 2 trips didn't take a camera and didn't grasp an inscribed photos as something need for a few years. Glad I did. But have coffee privately in Kempin's suite with Weidinger and Kumm; I'd rather have that in my head than look at any militaria I can think of. Even stuff a bit foggy, like when Ernst Deutsch (commander SS-Bataillon "N") got me drunk still better than objects. They were it as with any vet. My first Regiment "Der Führer" Treffen there were 7 KC holders at my table. RZM numbers and similar BS never entered my mind, LOL.

Great stuff.
I also had the chance to meet a few of them and become close friend with Hartmann.
chris

**Paul D** · 04-24-2013, 05:20 PM

by Mark C Yerger

For it was all about questions, copying old diaries, etc. My first 2 trips didn't take a camera and didn't grasp an inscribed photos as something need for a few years. Glad I did. But have coffee privately in Kempin's suite with Weidinger and Kumm; I'd rather have that in my head than look at any militaria I can think of. Even stuff a bit foggy, like when Ernst Deutsch (commander SS-Bataillon "N") got me drunk still better than objects. They were it as with any vet. My first Regiment "Der Führer" Treffen there were 7 KC holders at my table. RZM numbers and similar BS never entered my mind, LOL.

I'm with you all the way on this Mark although luckily most times i did have my camera as well as i'd already seen some of your photos !! Your right RZM numbers /details of uniforms etc etc etc were never discussed or even thought about , though in hindsight i wish i had asked Remy Schrynen about the reverse runic decal on his helmet in one of his photos , it may have cleared up a great mystery.