Germany, SS. A Death Card to SS-Sturmmann Julius Geurts, Flemish Legion Volunteer

(Waffen-SS Todesanzeige). Constructed of paper stock, the obverse bearing Julius Geurts’ name with a brief description of his service and awards, set above a eulogy, the reverse bearing full-colour Christian imagery, measuring 67 mm (w) x 113 mm (h), a rare death card in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: Julius Geurts was born on 24 February 1923 in Waterschei, Belgium. Initially active in the Flemish nationalist movement, on August 6 1941 he became one of the first Flemings to volunteer for service with the Flemish Legion on the Eastern Front. Geurts quickly distinguished himself in combat, winning both classes of the Iron Cross (becoming the first Flemish recipient of the Iron Cross I Class), the Infantry Assault Badge, the Eastern Front Medal, and a Black Grade Wound Badge. He was killed on 9 January 1943 after accidentally stepping on a German mine near Leningrad.