Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

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Lot 63: A 1945 Wehrmacht Merkbuch Pocket Manual

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Start price: £30

Estimated price: £40 - £80

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A 1945 edition of the Wehrmacht Merkbuch, a pocket reference manual and calendar issued for German military personnel. The front cover states the publication was issued by the NS-Führungsstab der Wehrmacht (National Socialist Leadership Staff of the Wehrmacht). This softbound booklet contains numerous black-and-white illustrations and textual descriptions detailing rank insignia for various organisations, including the Heer (Army), Luftwaffe (Air Force), Waffen-SS, political leaders of the NSDAP, and the Hitler Youth (Hitler-Jugend). The reverse cover features a printed security slogan: Schweigt und warnt jeden, der schwatzt! pst! (Keep silent and warn everyone who gossips! hush!). 



Information from the seller is that this WW2 item is belonged to a family member Mr A M Crozier PTE 1472133 who was born 29th December 1905. Who served in the local and then National Fire Service (AFS) part time from January 1939 until 17/8/1944.He joined the armed forces at the age of 38 on 15/2/1944 and was posted out in Europe, It believed this item was collected when he wasbased in Germany. We have had access to the familys persoanl military records and can confirm that the career is as stated above. Please also see LOT 55 as these items relates to A M Croziers career 



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