Commendation certificates, Soldbuch (soldier's paybook) records, photo albums and Feldpost (military postal correspondence) bundles tell the story of who a decoration belonged to and where it came from — for collectors and for research, this is the real heart of a Nachlass (estate). If you would like to sell such documents: do not sort them, do not throw anything away, just send photos via WhatsApp. You will receive a free valuation within 24 hours and, once we agree, your money immediately.
We are aware that family history is on the table here. We treat every enquiry confidentially, handle names and personal details in the documents discreetly, and publish nothing without agreement. Anyone who wishes has time before the sale to make copies or scans for the family — that goes without saying.
What we buy
- Commendation certificates for decorations and honours, individually or as a group of certificates belonging to one soldier
- Soldbuch and Wehrpass (military service record) documents, Imperial-era military passports, flight log books
- Photo albums from both world wars, loose photos and negatives — including unlabelled ones
- Feldpost: letters and bundles, especially connected correspondence
- Posters and notices of the period, maps, regulations and manuals
- Autographs and documents bearing historically significant signatures
- Newspapers, pamphlets and printed matter up to 1945
The most valuable thing is the connection: a group of certificates, a Soldbuch and an album belonging to the same man together are worth considerably more than the parts sold individually. So never break up a lot before it has been valued. Guide prices here depend so heavily on the individual case — unit, rank, period, condition — that any blanket figure would be dishonest; after seeing the photos, we will give you a specific price.
On the legal position in two sentences: documents and photos bearing symbols from the Nazi era may also be sold as historical originals. § 86a of the German Criminal Code (StGB) governs the public display of such symbols — which is why the images stay between you and us and are never shown publicly.
What we do not buy: reprints and reproductions, copies without original character, and documents whose provenance is subject to legitimate doubt.
It's as simple as this
- Photograph a selection: certificates in full, a few open pages from albums, an overview shot of any lots. It does not have to be every single sheet.
- Via WhatsApp to +34 665 164 779. Within 24 hours we will tell you what lies behind it, both historically and financially — free of charge and discreetly.
- Sale with payment in cash, at the agreed price. We are happy to view extensive Nachlass collections with boxes full of paper on site, anywhere in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
The photos show family members — what happens to them after the sale? They become part of our collection and are kept as historical documents, not broken up or sold off piecemeal. You can make scans for the family beforehand; just let us know.
Are unlabelled photo albums worth anything at all? Yes. The subjects, unit and locations can often be reconstructed, and even a few exceptional photographs can carry an album. Send us sample pages — we will also tell you honestly if there is not much to it.
Do you also buy individual Soldbuch documents? Yes, individually as well as within a lot. A Soldbuch with interesting entries can stand on its own; if it belongs with decorations or certificates, we value everything together — which almost always gives you the better price.