Waffen-SS grave marker of SS-Oberschütze « Josef Kirchknopf »
Description
Very rare original Waffen-SS grave marker. Josef Kirchknopf is now buried in the German cemetery of Huisnes-sur-Mer in the department of Manche, Normandy, France. This grave marker was recovered with others in the 70’s in a building near the place where these soldiers had been provisionally buried. Made from solid thick and heavy wood. Produced in mass at the time and placed on each of the fallen soldiers graves. This is a rare example being for a member of the Waffen-SS. The grave marker retains the rank, name, unit and day of death « SS-Oschtz. Josef Kirchknopf / 1.San.Abt.10 / 10.8.44 ». All painted on a black background « Baltic Cross » in white paint. The number « 20 » on the stake is to signify his location on the graveyard. Overall period wear with minor paint loss, age and crazing. Dimensions: 45x113cm. Collector added wall hanger on the back can be easily removed or left as is. No research has been done at this point but worthy of further investigation. A piece that is the truly a reminder of the war.
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