Collection of documents relating to *Feldwebel* Karl Wetzel – Killed in action 1944

Collection of documents relating to *Feldwebel* Karl Wetzel – Killed in action 1944
An interesting contemporary collection of documents from the estate of German *Feldwebel* (Sergeant) Karl Wetzel, comprising several related original documents from the Second World War era.
The collection includes:
•    a contemporary photograph of *Feldwebel* Karl Wetzel’s grave, featuring a simple wooden cross and an oval grave marker
•    a contemporary death notice/obituary for *Feldwebel* Karl Wetzel from Weinheim
•    an additional newspaper notice regarding his death
According to the available information, Karl Wetzel was born on November 11, 1918, and was killed in action on the Eastern Front on March 1, 1944. The grave marker identifies him as a *Feldwebel* of the 3rd Company, Field Replacement Battalion 263 (3./Feld-Ers.Btl. 263).
The combination of the grave photograph and contemporary death notices is particularly interesting, as it establishes a direct personal connection to the individual in question.
These items date from the Second World War and are offered as a unified collection.
Condition: see original photos. Signs of age and handling—such as minor creases, discoloration, or general wear—may be present.
Please refer to the numerous original photographs. We are selling only the specific original item or collection shown in the images.