Fallschirmjäger Death Card - Vitus Leitner

An original German WWII death card (Sterbebild) commemorating Sanitäts-Obergefreiter Vitus Leitner, who served as a medic within a Fallschirmjäger Regiment. These memorial cards were distributed to family members, friends, and comrades following the death of a serviceman and today serve as poignant historical reminders of the personal sacrifices made during the war.

As a Sanitäts-Obergefreiter, Leitner fulfilled the vital role of combat medic, providing medical assistance and battlefield care to wounded paratroopers under often extremely hazardous conditions. Members of the German Fallschirmjäger units were among the most highly trained soldiers of the Luftwaffe and participated in some of the war's most intense combat operations.

This original Sterbebild features period printing and commemorative text honoring Vitus Leitner's military service and sacrifice. Such documents are highly valued by collectors and researchers for the personal historical information they provide, often including details regarding rank, unit affiliation, date of death, and place of burial.

Original Fallschirmjäger-related death cards are increasingly difficult to find and are particularly sought after due to the enduring collector interest in German airborne forces.

Features

• Original WWII German death card (Sterbebild)


• Dedicated to Sanitäts-Obergefreiter Vitus Leitner


• Member of 12.Komp. Fallschirmjäger Regiment 4


• Born 16-06-1912 - Died 30-03-1943 near Smolensk


• Authentic wartime memorial document


• Historical personal and military information


• Valuable research and archival piece


• Excellent addition to Fallschirmjäger collections


• Ideal for collectors of German militaria and personal wartime artifacts

A moving and historically significant original memorial card that preserves the memory of a Fallschirmjäger combat medic and offers a unique connection to the individual stories behind World War II history.