Recent purchase....inexpensive decent little group!

[Ian Jewison]

I saw this recently on a German auction site and was interested in it immediately, not only for the price but the awards, entries and what came with it!

[Ian Jewison]

From the outbreak of war he served with Inf.Rgt. 169 of 3 Inf.Div. 15.10.1940 I. Bataillon was used to form III. Bataillon, Inf.Rgt. 694 of 340 Inf.Div.

[Ian Jewison]

1.7.1942 promoted to Unteroffizier for bravery in front of the enemy.

Awarded EK II 5.9.1940, EK I 21.7.1942 and Wound Badge in Black 15.8.1942. Interestingly, no Infantry Assault Badge!

[Ian Jewison]

Combat entries

[Ian Jewison]

11.7.1942 he suffered infantry shell splinters to the left ear and left shoulder.

Further combat entries...

[Ian Jewison]

Discharged 11.6.1943 as fit for labour service only and no longer fit for service.

Usual briefs on secrecy, sabotage etc. prior to discharge.

[Ian Jewison]

Updates/checks on the Wehrpaß whilst in Reserve status.

[Ian Jewison]

Confirmation of rank and awards from Wehrpaß.

[Ian Jewison]

Auswies Card detailing the holder as a member of the Deutsches Arbeitsfront.

[Ian Jewison]

Severe war wounded card. This style does not give the level of injury like the others I have seen!

[Ian Jewison]

and lastly his Oberkommando des Heeres service Ausweis.

[CWP]

Very cool group. I love it.

[Hundestaffel]

Ian:

Great little set - I especially like the "oversize" Wehrmeldeamt stamp on page 41.....

"Hundestaffel"

[SiPo]

Very nice Ian. I especially like the Oberkommando des Heeres Ausweis.

I think the unusual stamp is actually the type used for wax seals as opposed to ink, hence the strange look.

[Hundestaffel]

Very nice Ian. I especially like the Oberkommando des Heeres Ausweis.

I think the unusual stamp is actually the type used for wax seals as opposed to ink, hence the strange outcome.

Looking again, you are definitely correct Graham !!! The size and manufacture style are a dead giveaway (completely missed that on first glance - pass me the "Dunce Hat, please !!!).....quite a unique way to use a "Wax Seal" Stamp....

"Hundestaffel"