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GERMAN SOLDBUCH, WEHRPASS & AWARD DOCUMENTS

#MA37 Gefreiter Isador Loder, 6. Fallschirmjäger Division
Original WWII German Soldbuch to Gefreiter Isador Loder. The Soldbuch was opened on 15 August 1939 when Loder was assigned to Luftwaffe Balloon and Flak units until the summer of 1944. By October of 1944, Loder was assigned to III/Fallschirm-Artillerie-Regiment 6 of the 6. Fallschirmjäger Division. At this time, the 6. Fallschirmjäger Division was located in Holland, rebuilding after taking many casualties in Normandy and then later taking up positions near the Dutch/German border. On 8 February 1945 the British and Canadian assault began on this area forcing the 6. Fallschirmjäger Division to withdrawl to the Rhine where it would face the American and British forces for the remainder of the war, finally surrendering to the British in May of 1945. Loder was decorated on 3 occasions. Commemorative Medal of 1 October 1938, as well as the Sudetenland Medal and Russian Campaign Medal 1941/42 from his time on the Eastern front. In many cases German soldiers who surrendered needed to use the Soldbuch photo for peacetime documentation, which may be what happened here. Interesting Soldbuch from a famous unit. Additional documentation is included as shown in the last photos. $300

#RG188 Pionier Haus Heynold, Pionier-Bataillon 342, GAB, Close Combat Days
Original WWII German Soldbuch to Pionier Haus Rudi Heynold, opened on 27 March 1944. He had previous membership with the Hitler Youth with the entry for the Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge, awarded on 1 January 1944. Heynold Served with 3/Pionier-Bataillon 342 of the 342 Infanterie-Division in the summer of 1944. From the end of July 1944, the division fought on the Vistula and in the Baranow bridgehead opposing the Soviet Red Army, it was at this time Heynold was involved in heavy combat with the entries of 5 close combat days. He would eventually be awarded the the General Assault Badge (GAB) on 23 October 1944, for participation and support of three infantry assaults on three different days. Shortly after these encounters Heynold was wounded by shrapnel and removed from the front until 16 February 1945, Being awarded the Black Wound Badge (BWB) on 1 January 1945. Upon his release from the Hospital, he was assigned to Sturmboot-Kompanie 902, a pioneer force that was trained for assault boats and assault boat drivers for the remainder of the war. The Soldbuch itself is in typical carried condition as to be expected. This a great late war Heer Soldbuch that was carried by a young soldier who saw lots of action. $385

#MA33 Heinrich Schultze, EKI, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 2. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch issued to Heinrich Schultze. Heinrich was awarded a lot of medals including the EKI with award document signed by the Red Baron's cousin. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). $1200

#MA1 Lt Eberhard Stange, WIA, EKI, EKII, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Leutnant Eberhard Stange. From October 1944, Leutnant Stange served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 of the elite Luftwaffe Hermann Göring armoured division. Awards include Black Wound Badge, Anti-Aircraft Badge, Russian Campaign Medal, Ground Assault Badge, and both Iron Cross First and Second Class. Impressive Soldbuch to a well decorated officer who saw substantial action. The Soldbuch itself is well carried with some of the pages coming loose. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). $640

#MA32 Heinrich Dielt, POW, DAK Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch issued to Heinrich Dielt. Heinrich was a prisoner of war who captured while serving under DAK Hermann Göring. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). $600

#MA28 Gefreiter Kanonier Viktor Topilz Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Gefreiter Kanonier Viktor Topilz who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. Viktor was not a member of the DAK but did serve in Africa. Includes a large variety of wartime and post-war documents that also belonged to Viktor. The Soldbuch itself is in well used and carried condition, with pages coming loose from being carried in the soldiers pocket. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). $480

#MA23 Transport Clasp in Bronze Citation
Original WWII German Herman Göring citation for the Transport Clasp in Bronze awarded to Feldwebel Friedhelm Decker. Signed by Richard Kupschus (DKiG). $125

#G2366 Wünsche Siegmuna, 20. Fallschirmjäger division
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Jäger Wünsche Siegmuna who served with 20. Fallschirmjäger division, and possibly served in the Battle of Berlin. The Soldbuch itself is in good carried condition. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). $180

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#MA11 Unteroffizier Johann Wenzko, Panther Crewman, KIA, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Unteroffizier Johann Wenzko who was a a Panther tank crewman with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring, 4/ & 1. Panzer-Regiment. Johann was awarded the Flak Badge, Iron Cross 1st Class, and Iron Cross 2nd Class having served in the Low Countries, Italy, and East Prussia. Johann was killed in action 1 April 1945. The Soldbuch itself is in good lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). Very scarce. *Sold*

#MA15 Feldwebel Artur Petermann, EKI, EKII, Luftwaffe Tank Badge, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring.
Original WWII German Soldbuch of Feldwebel Artur Petermann who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring. Artur was award the Iron Cross 1st Class, Iron Cross 2nd Class, and an extremely rare Luftwaffe Tank Badge. The Luftwaffe Tank Badge is so uncommon this is one of few document that proves it was actually awarded. Both Iron Crosses are from the same action which means he must have done something that took extreme bravery. The Soldbuch itself is in good genuine carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). Very special and rare Soldbuch. *Sold*

#MA10 Obergefreiter Adolf Bauer, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring 
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Obergefreiter Adolf Bauer, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA17 Oberfeldwebel Willi Schlüter, EKII, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belong to Oberfeldwebel Willi Schlüter who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1, Hermann Göring division. Awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class. Lot includes an additional photo of Willi, as well as his dog tag with original string. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector, and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA4 Gefreiten Paul Powollek, DAK Regiment General Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Gefreiten Paul Powollek, and early member of DAK Regiment General Göring. With the lack of entries after 1943, and no photo, Gefreiten Powollek was likely taken prisoner in Africa. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA7 Schützen Harald Eisenhart Rothe, Close Combat KIA, Panzer-Division-Hermann-Göring 
Original WWII German Soldbuch and Wehrpass grouping that belonged to Schützen Harald Eisenhart Rothe who was killed in action while serving Panzer-Division-Hermann-Göring. Harald Eisenhart Rothe died on that one day of close combat was recorded in his Wehrpass. Most likely he was killed in close combat at Anzio. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). Scarce. *Sold*

#RG159 Heer Infantry Soldbuch, Hans Hugenschmidt, Grenadier Battalion 358
Original WWII German Soldbuch for a Heer infantryman Hans Hugenschmidt serving with Grenadier Battalion 358. German army battalions usually acted independently as opposed to units within a division. Grenadier Battalion 358 was created on October 15, 1942 by renaming Infantry Regiment 358 of the 205th Infantry Division. On January 29, 1943 the regiment was disbanded. The II. Battalion came to the Grenadier Regiment 335, the III. Battalion to the 353rd Grenadier Regiment. Raised on May 20, 1944 from parts of the Grenadier Regiments 559, 335 and 353. The regiment was in Kurland at the end of the war. Replacement troops was the Grenadier Replacement Battalion 358 in Donaueschingen, later in Altkirch. Additional information; Page 8 indicates Hans received an extra iron ration, possibly for training purposes. On page 9 he is issued a K98 service rifle, and page 18 he receives a salary of 5 Reichsmarks. Note the interesting blanket as a background for the photo shoot. Great standard WWII German Heer infantry soldier's Soldbuch. *Sold*

#MA9 Obergefreiter Gerhard Kempken, POW, DAK Regiment General Göring 
Original WWII German Soldbuch grouping that belonged to Obergefreiter Gerhard Kempken who served with DAK Regiment General Göring, and who was taken POW. Gerhard Kempken earned the Romania Crusade Against Communism 1941 Medal, and Italian-German Medal for the African Campaign. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*
#MA20 Pionier Ludwig Slüber, G43 issued, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belong to Pionier Ludwig Slüber who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring, in the Panzer Pionier Battalions. Ludwig died in hospital 14 May 1944. In the delivery of material section, Ludwig’s Soldbuch has an entry for a G43 semi-automatic rifle. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#G2020 Late War Heer Soldbuch to an Artillery Soldier
Original WWII German Heer Soldbuch. Issued to a young artillery soldier. This Soldbuch is in near mint condition. *Sold*
#MA12 Leutnant Josef Heinrich Wortberg, EKII, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Leutnant Josef Heinrich Wortberg of Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1, Hermann Göring division. Awards include the Iron Cross 2nd Class. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA13 Unteroffizier Rudolf Haase, WIA, EKII, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring Bodyguard Unit
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Unteroffizier Rudolf Haase Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring, assigned to 7kp. / Begleit-Battalion-Reichsmarshal (Bodyguard unit). Rudolf was wounded in action, and was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class as well as Silver Wound Badge. The Soldbuch itself is in well carried condition, and it’s a nice bonus that two photos are included with this lot. The grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA8 Kanonier Rudolf Kosa, KIA, Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring 
Original WWII German Soldbuch grouping that belonged to Kanonier Rudolf Kosa, who was killed in action serving with Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring. The Soldbuch grouping includes the original Verwundete (Wound card). The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA27 Schützen Kurt Strauss, KIA, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Schützen Kurt Strauss who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. Kurt survived Sicily, Monte Casino, Anzio, and includes letters to his mom before he went on a recce where he was killed in action on 27 May 1944. The Soldbuch itself is in salty carried condition, with the pages coming loose, it was likely in Kurt’s pocket when he was killed. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA14 Schütze Kanonier Raimund Kräus, KIA, Regiment General Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Schütze Kanonier Raimund Kräus, 2 kompanie / Ersatz Batterie Regiment General Göring. Raimund went missing in action and is presumed killed in action 13 February 1942 in Russia. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition, no photo was attached to the Soldbuch but a photo of Raimund is included. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA24 Herman Göring Iron Cross 2nd Class Citation
Original WWII German Herman Göring Iron Cross 2nd Class citation awarded to Unteroffizier Walter Burgdorf. The document is signed by General Otto DeBloch (KC w/ Oak Leaves). *Sold*

#MA30 Gefreiter Anthur Claus, WIA, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch and award grouping issued to Gefreiter Anthur Claus of Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. Anthur was wounded in action, and his Black Wound Badge is included in the grouping along with his Ground Assault Badge. Both badges are genuine wartime examples issued to Anthur, they are in worn condition and both feature maker’s marks. The group also features Anthur’s identification disc, in worn condition with original string necklace. A variety of other documents are included, and Anthur’s Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). Scarce to find such a complete Soldbuch and award grouping for a member of Hermann Göring. *Sold*

#MA5 Sanitäts Obergefreiter Ernst Scharberger (WIA) Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Sanitäts Obergefreiter Ernst Scharberger Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring. Having seen extensive service, Ernst Scharberger also received several awards during Crimean defensive battles, the Iron Cross 2nd class, and Wound Badge in black. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA36 Hans Roman Wendt, Pioneer, EKII Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch issued to Hans Romand Wendt who served as a pioneer with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. Hans was awarded the EKII. The paperwork is carefully stored in a leather wallet which appears wartime, with additional photos and paperwork stored inside (Most of which is shown). Nice grouping. *Sold*

#G2363 Kurt Damerau, Ersatz Fallschirmjäger
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Kurt Damerau who served in a late war ersatz Fallschirmjäger unit. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#G2364 Max Neumann, Fallschirm Panzer Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Max Neumann who served with Fallschirm Panzer Hermann Göring. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA6 Gefreiter Thomas Willmann (WIA) Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Gefreiter Thomas Willmann of Fallshirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring.  While there is no wound badge record, hospital code 31a means Thomas Willmann was shot. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA26 Orbergefreiter Julius Görner, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that was issued to Orbergefreiter Julius Görner who served in Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. The Soldbuch itself is in lightly carried condition. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA19 Gefreiter Kürt Nagler, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belong to Gefreiter Kürt Nagler who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 2 Hermann Göring. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA2 Gefreiter Kurt J, WIA, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division Herman Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Gefreiter Kurt J. Kurt was an artilleryman who saw extensive service as a Flak crewman with the elite Hermann Göring Division. During his service, Kurt was awarded the Black Wound Badge from injuries sustained in Salerno during fighting in 1943. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos). *Sold*

#MA18 Gefreiter Haus Kreuze, WIA, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring, BBB
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belonged to Gefreiter Haus Kreuze who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 Hermann Göring and the Begleit Battalion Reichsmarshall. Haus was wounded in action when he was shot 23 Jan 1945. The Soldbuch itself is in excellent lightly carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA34 Peter Faustin, Panzerkorps Hermann Göring Grouping
Original WWII German Soldbuch grouping issued to Peter Faustin. Peter served with Panzerkorps Hermann Göring and the grouping includes a lot of paperwork. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA16 Gefreiter Kurt Lessig, Ersatz Regiment Hermann Göring / 9. SS Panzer Division “Hohenstaufen”
Original WWII German Soldbuch that belong to Kurt Lessig who served with Ersatz Regiment Hermann Göring and 9. SS Panzer Division “Hohenstaufen”. The Soldbuch itself is in good genuine carried condition. The Soldbuch was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*

#MA31 Unterfeldwebel Hans Biesmann, EKII, Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring
Original WWII German Soldbuch issued to Unterfeldwebel Hans Biesmann who served with Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1. Hermann Göring. Hans won the EKII and the group includes award documents, photos, and other paperwork. This Soldbuch grouping was researched by a previous collector and that information is included in printed form (shown in the photos - please read). *Sold*