Germany - Document - 4 X Duits Militär-Paß (militair paspoort) uit het Keizerrijk - 1880

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Four original German military passes from the Imperial era, dating to 1880, in German, in fairly good condition, authentic and military context.

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4 x Original German Military Passport (military passport) from the Empire, presumably used during World War I.

What is a Militär-Paß?

This was the most important personal identification document for a German soldier at that time. It served as an official file in which the soldier’s entire military career was meticulously recorded.

Features on the cover:

• Reichsadler: At the top is the characteristic German eagle printed.
• Militär-Paß: Printed in the traditional Fraktur font.
• Jahresklasse: At the bottom is "Jahresklasse" indicating the draft class or the soldier’s year of birth.
• Infanterie: On the lower right the branch of service can still be read faintly (Infanterie).

What’s inside?

If you open the booklet, you will typically find handwritten pages with historical details, including:
• The personal data, place of birth and the soldier’s occupation.
• The branch of the army and the regiment in which he served.
• Promotions, received medals or distinctions.
• An overview of the possible battles and fronts (such as the Western or Eastern Front) where he fought.
• Any injuries, hospitalizations or transfers.
Such booklets are nowadays sought-after historical collectibles (militaria) because they provide a direct, personal insight into a soldier’s life during his military career and possible deployment during the Great War.

4 x Original German Military Passport (military passport) from the Empire, presumably used during World War I.

What is a Militär-Paß?

This was the most important personal identification document for a German soldier at that time. It served as an official file in which the soldier’s entire military career was meticulously recorded.

Features on the cover:

• Reichsadler: At the top is the characteristic German eagle printed.
• Militär-Paß: Printed in the traditional Fraktur font.
• Jahresklasse: At the bottom is "Jahresklasse" indicating the draft class or the soldier’s year of birth.
• Infanterie: On the lower right the branch of service can still be read faintly (Infanterie).

What’s inside?

If you open the booklet, you will typically find handwritten pages with historical details, including:
• The personal data, place of birth and the soldier’s occupation.
• The branch of the army and the regiment in which he served.
• Promotions, received medals or distinctions.
• An overview of the possible battles and fronts (such as the Western or Eastern Front) where he fought.
• Any injuries, hospitalizations or transfers.
Such booklets are nowadays sought-after historical collectibles (militaria) because they provide a direct, personal insight into a soldier’s life during his military career and possible deployment during the Great War.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of books
4
Authenticity
Original/official
Author/ Illustrator
Duits leger
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Title
4 X Duits Militär-Paß (militair paspoort) uit het Keizerrijk
Condition
Fair
Year
1880
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Country of origin
Germany
Military Context
Yes
BelgiumVerified
Private

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