WW2 German Heer – AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO GROUPING – MATTHIAS HETZENAUER – POST WAR

You are bidding on a VERY NICE example of a signed photograph attributed to WW2 German Wehrmacht sniper Gefreiter Matthias Hetzenauer. This grouping is centered around a postwar photographic image bearing Hetzenauer's original autograph, signed in ink on the front, with an additional signature in pen on a personal message.Matthias Hetzenauer was a highly decorated German Army sniper and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Serving with the 3. Gebirgs-Division, he is was regarded as one of the most effective snipers of the war. His actions during defensive and withdrawal combat operations in 1944–1945 earned him recognition as one of the most notable German snipers of the conflict.Madeof photographic paper and period postwar paper stock, the grouping includes one postwar photograph with an ORIGINAL autograph, along with assorted postwar reference documents, photocopied and printed biographical material, and reproduction images used for study and documentation purposes. Condition is VERY NICE overall, showing light handling wear consistent with age, with clear and legible signatures. The autograph is original; accompanying documents are clearly later reference copies. An attractive and informative grouping centered on an important and sought-after WW2 sniper figure!