1. Pz.Rgt.1, V.Gren. Rgt. Grossdeutchland Soldbuch

[germanmedals]

I would like to present IMO a very rare item,...1. Pz.Rgt.1, V.Gren. Rgt. Grossdeutchland Soldbuch belonging to an Leutnant officer. PAB silver, KVK2, EK2, Ost medal, sudeten medal, PZ. Schutzenschnur + army, IV. years medal,...Unfortunately missing the portrait picture.

Can anybody tell me more if there is something special written in it?
thanks

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[naxos]

V./GrenRgt "Großdeutschland" (5.Pz.Kp)

Signed by Oberleutnant Wilhelm Greisberg (Knight's Cross April 14, 1945)

also: Oblt. Günther Famula served as platoon leader in this company when he was awarded the Knight's Cross in May 1944

[hucks216]

V/Gren.Rgt GD was the cover name for Führer-Begleit-Btl. Not overly rare as late war SB to this unit do pop up from time to time, although this has the added bonus of being for an officer.

[germanmedals]

Thanks guys for your comment. You truly are experts. I would like to ask,...so is this a Panzer unit? As he received the silver PAB.

[Brian R]

Armoured elements, yes.

[Archi]

Hello !

Interesting Soldbuch and great info given in this thread !
>> V/Gren.Rgt GD was the cover name for Führer-Begleit-Btl.<<

Maybe the following links are of interest :
Developement of "Führerbegleit-Bataillon" :
http://www.axishistory.com/axis-nati...leit-bataillon
Link to another member of 5./V :
http://www.forum-der-wehrmacht.de/in...277#post451277
According to the 2nd link, 5.Kp. had 17 Pz IV(lang) and 5 StuG III in early 1944.

Are there any entries on p.12/13, which could give hints on his earlier units ?

Best regards,

Archi

[PzV]

nice Soldbuch