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    Himmler and LSSAH pics

    Hi guys,
    I've recently bought the following two photos:


    Could anyone help me to identify the two LSAH officers? The other one sitting backside Himmler should be Karl Wolff, is it right?
    Thanks
    val

    #2
    The officer on the left is Heinrich Springer, taken in Metz 1940. It is on page 101 of Gordon Williamson's book: The Iron Cross, A History 1813-1957. Did you buy these photos as original?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Adrian View Post
      The officer on the left is Heinrich Springer, taken in Metz 1940. It is on page 101 of Gordon Williamson's book: The Iron Cross, A History 1813-1957. Did you buy these photos as original?
      Yes, I bought the first one as original personally signed by Himmler. The second one is an original postal-card published in France. Both this pictures came from Craig Gottlieb with his personal expertise.
      About Springer I saw his photo on page 357 of Gordon Williamson's book: The Iron Cross of 1939. In another forum I got the following answers: they look like Hans Scappini (on the left) and Paul Guhl (on the right).

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        #4
        Hello,

        The first photo is just wonderful!

        William Kramer
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          #5
          The First photo is wonderful
          When i first saw it i thought there was something strange about it, then i realised Himmler is driving, you don't often see someone as high ranking as Himmler driving.
          Nice purchase.
          Ant.

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            #6
            Originally posted by antwhiplash View Post
            The First photo is wonderful
            When i first saw it i thought there was something strange about it, then i realised Himmler is driving, you don't often see someone as high ranking as Himmler driving.
            Nice purchase.
            Ant.
            Hi Ant,
            I don't acually think Himmler is driving, I think his body is obscuring the sight of the driver. The steering wheel is on the other side of the car as it should be a continental left hand drive.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Adrian View Post
              Hi Ant,
              I don't acually think Himmler is driving, I think his body is obscuring the sight of the driver. The steering wheel is on the other side of the car as it should be a continental left hand drive.
              Hi Adrian!
              I did actually think he was sitting in the left seat, therefore the driving seat, but as is the way i think you're correct.
              Surely even stranger that he's smiling!
              I wonder who was taking the picture?
              Ant.

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                #8
                In the first pic, Himmler is smiling because his first class reservation for Hell was confirmed.

                In the second pic, I doubt that Heinrich Springer is on the left. I could be wrong, but it's an odd appearance for him.

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