Johannes Wiese Autograph
Johannes Wiese (7 March 1915 – 16 August 1991) was a German Luftwaffe pilot during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 133 enemy aircraft shot down in 480 combat missions. He claimed all of his victories over the Eastern Front, including over 50 Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik ground attack aircraft. More about Johannes Wiese
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Born in Breslau, Wiese volunteered for military service in the Reichswehr of Nazi Germany in 1934. Initially serving in the Heer (Army), he transferred to the Luftwaffe (Air Force) in 1936. Following flight training, he was posted to Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52—52nd Fighter Wing) in June 1941 just prior to Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. He claimed his first aerial victory on 23 September 1941. On 26 June 1942, Wiese was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of the 2. Staffel (2nd squadron) of JG 52 and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 January 1943 following his 53rd aerial victory. On 11 May 1943, Wiese was tasked with the leadership of I. Gruppe (1st group) of JG 52 and was officially appointed its Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) on 13 November 1943. Following his 133rd aerial victory, he received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves on 2 March 1944.
In October 1944, Wiese was posted to the Geschwaderstab (headquarters unit) of Jagdgeschwader 77 (JG 77—77th Fighter Wing) in Defense of the Reich and on 7 November 1944, he was appointed its Geschwaderkommodore (wing commander). After the war in 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and worked for the Military History Research Office. He retired on 10 November 1970 holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel). Wiese died on 16 August 1991 in Kirchzarten and was buried in Berlin-Nikolassee. Read even more about Johannes Wiese at Wikipedia
In October 1944, Wiese was posted to the Geschwaderstab (headquarters unit) of Jagdgeschwader 77 (JG 77—77th Fighter Wing) in Defense of the Reich and on 7 November 1944, he was appointed its Geschwaderkommodore (wing commander). After the war in 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and worked for the Military History Research Office. He retired on 10 November 1970 holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel). Wiese died on 16 August 1991 in Kirchzarten and was buried in Berlin-Nikolassee. Read even more about Johannes Wiese at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of Johannes Wiese
The most expensive item with a signature of Johannes Wiese (4 Copies Of Free Hunting Print Personally Signed By Johannes Wiese JG 52) was sold in November 2020 for $340.00 while the cheapest item (Johannes Wiese German WWII Fighter Ace Authentic Autographed Vintage Cover) found a new owner for $7.16 in February 2013. The month with the most items sold (2) was May 2013 with an average selling price of $35.00 for an autographed item of Johannes Wiese. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2015 with $85.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $8.62 was May 2012. In average, an autographed item from Johannes Wiese is worth $27.99.
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| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | German Ace Johannes Wiese signed picture 133v | $18.05 | |
| Johannes Wiese - German WWII Luftwaffe Autographed Signed bookpage | $99.00 | |
| JOHANNES WIESE 7 X 9.5 PHOTO signed B&W signature ww2 KC | $26.99 | |
| Johannes Wiese German Ace 133 Aerial Victories World War II Signed Photograph | $85.00 | |
| Johannes Wiese German Ace 133 Victories World War II Signed First Day Cover Rare | $35.00 | |
| Johannes Wiese German WW II Fighter Ace 133 Aerial Victories Signed Photograph | $50.00 | |
| Johannes Wiese Knight's Cross Oak Leaves WWII Luftwaffe Ace Signed Photograph | $25.00 | |
| Johannes Wiese WWII Luftwaffe Ace with 133 AV's - Signed Photograph | $38.00 | |
| Luftwaffe Ace Johannes Wiese Knights Cross w/Oakleaves, signed photo & Letter | $40.00 | |
| LUFTWAFFE ACE KNIGHTS CROSS WITH OAK LEAVES JOHANNES WIESE SIGNED PHOTO | $26.00 | |
| LUFTWAFFE ACE KNIGHTS CROSS WITH OAK LEAVES JOHANNES WIESE SIGNED PHOTO | $25.25 | |
| LUFTWAFFE ACE KNIGHTS CROSS WITH OAK LEAVES JOHANNES WIESE SIGNED PHOTO | $23.50 | |
| LUFTWAFFE ACE KNIGHTS CROSS WITH OAK LEAVES JOHANNES WIESE SIGNED PHOTO | $27.99 | |
| Luftwaffe Fighter Ace, Johannes Wiese, Knights Cross w/Oakleaves, signed photo | $30.00 | |
| Signed Photo And Personal Post Card WWII Luftwaffe Ace Johannes Wiese | $50.00 | |