Document Group - FJ Johann Ridderskamp FJ Regt. 1

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Hi guys,
I don't collect docs as I received this in a trade with an outstanding WAF member. FYI, held in customs for 6 weeks

The document group for Obergefreiten Johann O Ridderskamp of FJ Regt. 1.
It sure looks like he saw a ton of action.

The FJ badge award doc is featured in Tom's outstanding FJ book which I'm sure you all have

Again, I don't collect docs so would greatly appreciate any & all thoughts/comments. I have no idea on value etc.

Thanks so much!
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[Thomas Durante]

Hi Greg,

Nice set of documents, glad you were able to pick this one up and finally get it in hand after a long wait.

As you know, this is one of the early, larger type documents and quite desirable compared to the later one. Also nice to see the control number in the bottom left hand corner, which were discountinued in 1941 for the para badges.

Tom

[Willi Z.]

Ah, a blast from the past! I used to own that grouping, and picked it up in 1991. It had been discovered in the former DDR from the FJ who was trapped behind the Iron Curtain. It was a large grouping which also contained his 1946 Soviet ID, if I am not mistaken. It was the first grouping I have seen with a sports badge, which is obviously unique because of the photo. The enlistment document is also unique.

[AFF96]

Thanks Tom & Willi!!!

Willi, small world Wish the other items had remained a part...oh well.

Appreciate it!!

ps I love the Kreta doc as well!

[Willi Z.]

Yes Greg, I thought this was a great group with the Russian Front service as well. I kept copies of all the groups I used to own so I will take a look and see if there were other documents.

[AFF96]

Yes Greg, I thought this was a great group with the Russian Front service as well. I kept copies of all the groups I used to own so I will take a look and see if there were other documents.

Willi!

[Sebastien T]

Outstanding grouping Greg congrats very very nice

[Brian R]

Tremendous grouping!! I would guess that he would have had an EK doc as well, given his Kreta citation.

[Simon O.]

Agreed, he should at the very least also have an EKII but given his service record and rank quite possibly an EKI as well. The erdkampf though could also be a retrospective award. Getting a silver woundbadge means that he might have been only fit for depot and training duties after his wound.

[Rik]

Great documents! Really like the 1940 paratrooper doc. !

[AFF96]

Thanks a ton guys! I bet he did have an EK I &/or II, if so, you never know if those docs will turn up or they're gone forever.
Appreciate it!