Original WWII German Third Reich Document & Postal Collection-8 Piece Group

Offered here is an original collection of eight authentic German Third Reich-era documents, postal items, and photographs dating from the 1930s through the end of World War II. This diverse group includes military mail, civilian documents, period photography, and official Reich-issued paperwork, making it an excellent collection for both beginning and advanced collectors of WWII German militaria.

The collection includes both military and civilian material, providing an interesting snapshot of everyday life, military service, communications, and government administration during the Third Reich.

Included in this Collection

• Original Adolf Hitler Youth Hostel postcard depicting the Hitler Youth Hostel at Berchtesgaden beneath the Bavarian Alps.
• Named Kriegsmarine Feldpost envelope addressed to Kapitänleutnant Hans Hoerner, complete with original wartime postal cancellations and military cachets.
• Original Kriegsmarine service and awards certificate documenting a sailor’s military decorations and wartime service, bearing official naval command stamps and signatures.
• German Social Insurance (Reich Insurance) contribution certificate with official stamps and handwritten entries.
• Handwritten WWII postcard mailed to Potsdam with original postal markings.
• Original Feldpost military envelope with wartime postal markings and military cachets.
• Deutsche Reichspost postal savings withdrawal booklet retaining the Reich eagle emblem and original printed text.
• Original German street scene photograph/postcard depicting a wartime city square with electric trams and period architecture.

Each piece is an authentic period item and offers its own historical significance, whether documenting military service, civilian administration, postal history, or everyday life within Germany during World War II.

Condition

Overall very good condition for age. Documents exhibit expected age toning, light edge wear, handling marks, and period folds consistent with authentic wartime use. Postal cancellations, official stamps, handwritten entries, and signatures remain well preserved throughout the collection. Please review all photographs carefully for the best representation of condition.

Historical Significance

This collection represents several different aspects of life in Germany during the Second World War, including:

• Kriegsmarine military correspondence
• German Feldpost postal history
• Civilian government documentation
• Third Reich postal and financial records
• Hitler Youth-related memorabilia
• Period photography
• Official military service documentation

The variety of documents makes this an excellent research group and an outstanding display for collectors of WWII German paper memorabilia.