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WW2 German Issue – RAD Identification Pass for Lady – ‘Reichsarbeitsdienst-Paß’ – Zeiss Werke Jena 1944 (Sold)
R.A.D Service ID for Annelore Börner from Leipzig.
Worked for Carl Zeiss Optic Manufacturer in Jena Germany during the war. Carl Zeiss made many different Optical equipment for the German Armed Forces.Carl Zeiss used slave labourers during the war.A total of around 8,000 people were forced to work on the various locations for Carl Zeiss.Unusual R.A.D ID, directly linked to the wartime production of the most famous optical equipment. -
WW2 German BDM Sport ID – ‘Jungmädelbundes HJ’ – Süd Baden
WW2 German BDM Sport ID – ‘Jungmädelbundes HJ’ Süd Baden
Sport ID for Jungmädel Schaftf. Maria Pfaff, from Oberkirk.Issued in Offenburg, 26.6.1943Originally applied Photograph, Uniform of the BDM, clearly seen is the arm insignia for Süd Baden.Very rare ID in this form. -
WW2 German Wehrmacht Soldbuch – Stabsfeldwebel – Battle of Bautzen 1945 – ‘Kampfgruppe Moser’ Luger P08
Stabsfeldwebel Müller – Battle of Bautzen 1945 – ‘Kampfgruppe Moser’
Issued to Stabsfeldwebel Rudolf Müller born on the 9th of February 1911 in Penig in Sachsen into a Protestant family. Müller was a Machine Engineer in his civilian life.Wehrmacht Soldbuch – 2nd Issue – 14 July 1944 in Fulda, Germany with Grenadier Ersatz Batl 88.One month later (August 1944) Müller was assigned to the Stabsbat IV./Artillerie Regiment 1544 (under the 544 Volks Grenadier Division) fighting with Heeres Gruppe A and Mitte into Poland and Oberschlesien in 1945.Equipment & Weapons: Issued a Luger P08 9mm Pistol, Compass, Visor Cap, Winter Boots. Also Ration entries: December 1944 x1 Iron Portion. Also in April 1945.Müller served with Feld Ersatz Batalion 208 (208 Infanterie Division) sometime in 1945, but by February Müller arrived in Hospital in Amstetten in Austria with a code 34 wound (Accident or Self Mutilation) but was sent back to another unit in March 1945 after leave.He was sent to Dresden, which must have been at this late state nearly completely destroyed by the Allied Air Raids. Müller arrived with the Artillerie-Ersatz- und Ausbildungs-Abteilung 40 in Dresden. They were mobilised in April 1945, and attached to Division Nr 404 fighting under Kampfgruppe Moser. Müller was issued Rations for April 1945 to prepare for combat operations. The division was fighting on Two Fronts, with both the US Army and the Red Army.April and May 1945 Battle of Bautzen, LöbauThe battle took place during Ivan Konev’s 1st Ukrainian Front’s push toward Berlin, which was part of the larger Soviet Berlin Offensive. The battle was fought in the town of Bautzen (Polish: Budziszyn) and the rural areas to the northeast situated primarily along the Bautzen–Niesky line. Major combat began on 21 April 1945 and continued until 26 April although isolated engagements continued to take place until 30 April. The Polish Second Army under Karol Świerczewski suffered heavy losses, but, with the aid of Soviet reinforcements, prevented the German forces from breaking through to their rear.
After the battle both sides claimed victory and modern views as to who won the battle remain contradictory. Because the war was almost over and the battle had no strategic impact on the ongoing Battle of Berlin, German historiography has focused more on its tactical aspects. The German operation successfully recaptured Bautzen and its surroundings, which were held until the end of the war.
An interesting late war Soldbuch to an experienced NCO who was transferred from the Luftwaffe to the Wehrmacht. Nice Period applied photo. Included is a photograph of Müller before his transfer to the Wehrmacht still in his Luftwaffe Tunic. -
WW2 German Luftwaffe Soldbuch – Funkmeister Kreutzer – ‘Kampfgruppe von Heinemann’ – MP40 & Panzerfaust!
Funkmeister Fritz Kreutzer – Kampfgruppe von Heinemann 1942
Kreutzer was born into a Protestant family on the 16th of June 1914 in the area of Heiligenwald in the former Eastern Prussia. Kreutzer was a Sales Man by trade and was married.Soldbuch Issued – 2nd Issue – 17th of September by Luftnachrichten Regiment 38.Kreutzer was a master radioman, adorned with the rank of Feldwebel Funkmeister. (Sergeant – Radio Master).Kreutzer served from 1.5.1942 – 2.12.1944 with Luftnachrichten Regiment 38, ending the war out with the rest of Luftwaffenkommando VIII.Injuries or Wounds: Kreutzer arrived on the 22nd of February 1942 in Hospital due to a bomb splinter hitting his left upper leg. Returned to his unit around two months later.Late 1942 Kreutzer’s unit was attached to Kampgruppe von Heinemann. Under Major Lothar von Heinemann. KG Heinemann went into action on the famous Soviet Tatsinskaya Airfield Raid in 1942. The most important airfield only 260KM away from the city of Stalingrad. It was the 6th Armees most important airbase, and the Soviet Army mounted a raid against the airport in late 1942.See More on the Battle: https://www.stalingrad.net/russian-hq/the-tatsinskaya-raid/the-tatsinskaya-raid.htmAccording to historian Robert Forczyk, in his book: Red Christmas: The Tatsinskaya Airfield Raid 1942. (Osprey 2012) Page 29.”Kampfgruppe von Heinemann was the largest blocking force, made up from both left over Flak unit at the men of Luftnachrichten Regiment 38: 200 Men, 6 x 8.8cm Flak, 12 x 2cm Flak.”Locations of Luftnachrichten Regiment 381.5.42 – 5.42 Kischlaw (West of Feodosia) 5.42 – 6.42 Chan-Saraj, Bachtschisseraj (4.6.) 23.6.42 – 9.7.42 Kursk 9.7.42 – 7.42 Nikolskoje 7.42 Tazinskaja end.7.42 – end.11.42 Oblivskaja end.11.42 – 12.42 Tazinskaja 12.42 – 29.1.43 Krimskij am Donez 29.1.43 – 31.3.43 Itschi-Grammatikovo 31.3.43 – 9.43 Mikojanovka 9.43 – 1.44 Belaya Tserkov 1.44 – 12.3.44 Winnitsa 12.3.44 – 25.3.44 Kamenetz-Podolsk 25.3.44 – 1.4.44 Stanislau 1.4.44 – 13.5.44 Lemberg 13.5.44 – 24.7.44 Lublin 24.7.44 – 26.7.44 Dubowo 29.7.44 – 8.44 Tarnow 8.44 – 5.9.44 Wittkowice 7.9.44 – 1.45 Krakau 1.45 – 13.2.45 Schweidnitz Equipment: Issued a full set of uniform and equipment in May 1944, including a Summer Uniform. Also a Issue Pocket Lamp.Weapons: Issued a Pistol Model 37, 7.65mm. MP40 Sub Machine Gun. On the 30th of November 1944 he was taught how to operate a Panzerfaust by the Wachkomp of Oberkommando des Heeres Gruppe A. Extra Paper: Mastloch Sprengschein, this is a permit for the blowing of holes for large antennas (Issued March 1943).Awards:1. Sudetenland Medal (1.10.1938)2. War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (15.3.1942)3. Black Wounds Badge (10.4.1942)4. Eastern Front Medal 41/42 (18.8.1942)5. Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (29.9.1942)Issued a Führerpaket on the 3rd of November 1943 on his way home for leave. On the 26.11.1944 Kreutzer was sent home for 10 days, as his house was destroyed in a bombing raid.Kreutzer survived the war after a short stint in hospital just before the wars end on the Elbe in late 1945. -
WW2 German Wehrpass & D.A.F Set
Small Grouping to Richard Doll, a Civilian from Mühlhausen in Thüringen.
Wehrpass Issued: 12.Oct.1943 by Wehrbezirkskommando Mühlhausen, Oberstleutnant.According to page 5. Doll was not mustered, but was found fit for service according to the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht rules on the 14.1.1944 in the Landwehr IA.Dolls DAF Workbook is filled out and has stamps till December 1944.Great filler for those not wishing to spend too much on a display. -
WW2 German D.A.F Membership Book – Berliner Lady – Many Stamps
Standard Membership Book.Stamps from 1.1936 to late 1940Near mint condition, perfect for an ID display. -
WW2 German Firm in Prag ID – Mineralöl Vertrieb Gesellschaft – November 1944 Prag
Service ID issued to Jaroslava Sochorova born in January 1920, issued on the 16th of November 1944 in Prag by the Company Director.
Interestingly: Its mentioned on the back, the firm was grounded according to the Reichsportektors in Böhmen und Mahren on the 12th of May 1943. ( SS-Oberst-GruppenführerKurt Daluege ) See: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_DaluegeUnusual ID to a woman working for an important German Firm in occupied Prag, which would have been dangerous information post war for her. -
WW2 German Luftwaffe Soldbuch – Issued Jan 1945 – ‘Endkampf Child Soldier’ – Flak Kanonier (SOLD)
Luftwaffe Soldbuch to Kanonier Franz Hain – 16 Year Old
Born on the 24th of September 1928 into a Catholic family in Steinseiffen (W.B.K Neustrelitz)The Soldbuch was issued by the Major Commanding the Schw.Flak.Ersatz Abteilung 60 in Wismar, on 05.01.1945.Hain was only 16 years old, when he was sent to join his combat unit.Leichte Flak Abteilung 755 (o)In January 1945 the unit was stationed in the Hamburg area under command of Flak Regiment 66 (3.Flak.Div).According to the Lexicon der Wehrmacht: Units of the Division were thrown into combat against the advancing allied units in April 1945, finally surrendering on the 3rd of MayA book by veteran of the same Batterie as Hain wrote a book detailing his duty in the Batterie.”Haarscharf am Abgrund vorbei . . .: Als Luftwaffenhelfer in Krieg und Gefangenschaft, (2012) Friedrich Behrens ”
Also worth noting, that the 1.Batterie of Hains Flak unit are mentioned in „Der Freiwillige“, 8/1978 it seems they were all killed in a senseless action in April 1945.
A very interesting Soldbuch to a ‘Child Soldier’ in the final days of the Third Reich. Condition is not the best, but all entries can be read. The picture was pulled on one corner ripping it, but there was a spare one inside the Soldbuch identical to Hains in the Soldbuch.
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WW2 German – Passport & Documents Berliner Student – Berlin 1945 (Sold)
Grouping to a Berlin Student Berlin 1945
1. Third Reich Passport ‘Reisepass’ – Berliner Student Rosmarie K resident in Berlin Charlottenburg. Issued by the Police of Berlin. 124. Polizeirevier on the 27th of June 1933. Period Attached Photograph. One Entry: To Helsinki in 1938.2. DLRG Life Saver Swimmer Pass – On the rear of the card in German is the test that must be passed. Original Period Applied Photo. Issued by the Hochschule Inst für Leibesübungen, Berlin on the 27th of July 1944. Under the direction of: DLRG-Führer Franz Breithaupt SS -Obergruppenführer und Generalleutnant d. Waffen SS. (Breithaupt was Commander for some time of the SS Court Main Office and was shot by his SS Aide Karl Lang on the 29th of April 1945).3. Portrait of Rosmaire K. Rear: Rose, Christmas 1945 in Berlin Charlottenburg after the Battle of Berlin.Interesting little grouping to a civilian who made it through the war in Berlin, and its aftermath in 1945.Free shipping to Europe & America
