Auction 9
March 2022 Auction Day 1
By Valkyrie Historical Auctions
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Mar 12, 2022
Mesa, AZ, United States
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WWII WWI Militaria
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LOT 456:
German Postcard -SS Sturmbannfuhrer Walter Drexler
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Sold for: $210
Start price:
$
50
Estimated price :
$100 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
sales tax: 7.8%
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German Postcard -SS Sturmbannfuhrer Walter Drexler
Reverse says:Ritterkreuz: 23 December als Kommandeur der SS aufklarungsabteilung 8 in her 8 SS Kavalleriedivisio "Florian Geyer" Vermist in Budapestin Ulm Knight's Cross: 23 December as commander of the SS reconnaissance department 8 in her 8 SS Cavalry Division "Florian Geyer" lost in BudapestWalter Drexler (25 September 1916 – February 1945) was a Sturmbannführer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.Walter Drexler was born on the 25 September 1916, in Ulm. He volunteered to join the SS-VT (SS number 239247) and took part in the Anschluss of Austria in March 1938. During World War II he was awarded the Knight's Cross in December 1944 while in command of the 8th SS Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer. Drexler was reported missing in action presumed dead during the attempted breakout from Budapest in February 1945.
