A Collection of German Militaria

A German Second World War Wehrpass and Shooting Book.
A very interesting Wehrpass for a long-serving soldier, photograph in uniform, hatless, served with Artillery Regiments, he was at the capture of Dunkirk in 1940, this is mentioned in the Wehrpass. A pre-war serving soldier and served until late 1944 and was placed on reserve, saw service in France and Belgium, wounded in Russia December 1943, awarded the Wound Badge in black, Iron Cross Second Class, General Assault Badge, complete with his regimental shooting book. A full hand-written translation of the Wehrpass accompanies the book. Page 12 shows his records of regimental service from 1935 to 1944, 9 years. Accompanied by another Wehrpass, pass photograph in civil dress, a soldier by the name of ‘Reuter’, the Wehrpass begins 1938 France and Belgium, active service in Russia from the first day of the invasion including the attack on Moscow, wounded in Russia in September 1943. 4 promotions, the awards are Medal in the East, War Service Cross Second Class with swords, Iron Cross Second Class with swords, Silver Wound Badge. Last entry in the Wehrpass dated 26 September 1945. A full hand-written translation accompanies this Wehrpass, reasonable condition £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Militaria.

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