Wehrpass Covers

[keifer kahn]

I dont know why people refer to the 2nd type Wehrpas as "Mid War".

These were issued from 1938 on.That is hardly "Mid war".
In fact the 2nd type could be classified as pre war,if the 1st of september 1939 is the recognised start date for the war.

I think the term "Middle type" is more appropriate

[peter u]

Personally I like those examples with ss stamps on it!



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[Daniele C]

Late war for me just for the look

[christof]

I prefere early version but of course I like the others !!!

[john moody]

I'm a pre-war fan myself, finding usually that the contents have a more interesting story to them!
Most of the men that had these were professional soldiers who had WW1 awards and carried on their careers throughout WW2 and served in several theatres of the war.
Nice research pieces, and a striking cover!

Regards,

John.

[John Ammons]

I personally prefer the early, pre-war type with the winged eagle. No particular reason, just like the way the cover is constructed, the look and the feel.

Same for me David, for the same reasons.

[load1up]

My first and only right now is a mid-war. I didn't know there were different versions till now. Now i have seen them all , i still like the mid-war based on the look of it. Hopefully you guys can help me identify mine.

[keifer kahn]

Once again, someone referring to the 2nd type as midwar.
The second type was issued from 1938 ON!!!!!.

Since when was the middle of the war in 1938?

[keifer kahn]

1st pattern.
1934-38 .....Adler with downswept wings (Gothic script "Wehrpass" on front cover")

2nd pattern.
1938-45 .....Adler with outstretched wings (Gothic script "Wehrpass" on front cover")

3rd pattern.
1942-45 .....Adler with outstretched wings (Latin script "Wehrpass" on front cover")

[JUNGCO]

To be specific, the 2nd pattern was instituted on 26 April 1937, according to the Reichgesetztblatt 1937 Nr. 52 page 469.
Jeff

[keifer kahn]

Thank you for the additional information Mr Jungco.

[Paulus_Gun]

I prefer all of them, but if I had to choose I'd pick the mid-war.

[Alex Stefanut]

Mid-War man myself, 90 % of all my WPs are mid-war types.

Interesting poll, and a nice thread.

Cheers,

Al

[Daniele C]

From Henner's collection i ll show you a Very rare(the first i see) box that was meant to keep 200 unissued Wehrpässe!

[JeremyJ]

wp

Daniele,

Nice addition to the thread with the box for WP, can't say I have ever seen one myself.

Jeremy