Germany, Wehrmacht. A Group Of Three Second War Wehrpässe

(Wehrpässe). A group of three Second War Period Wehrpässe. The Wehrpässe are all examples of the Second Type, each with a grey thin cardboard binding with a cover displaying a Reichsadler with its head turned to left (as viewed), wings spread open, holding in its claws an oak leaves wreath with a mobile swastika, and Gothic letters spelling Wehrpaß. Two Wehrpässe contain 52 pages and one, marked Luftwaffe, contains 54 pages, all present various personal data, examination and recruitment information, in addition to reports of active military service. The inside rear covers are marked D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) 1 367 174 and maker marked Metten & Co., Berlin SW 61 on the back cover. Each measures approximately 10.5 cm (w) x 14.7 cm (h).

1) The Wehrpaß was issued to Ludwig Planz on 14 April 1940 in Wiesbaden. The box in the upper-right corner is marked with the letter “P” in black ink and the bottom-centre is blank. A portrait of Planz in plain clothes is riveted to the second page and stamped with two diagonally opposite stamps. Data pertaining to Planz’s personal information are on pages 3 through 5, and this Wehrpaß is in extremely fine condition.

2) The Wehrpaß was issued to Franz Michalski on 11 June 1940 in Gleiwitz. The box in the upper-right corner contains the surname in black ink and the bottom-centre is stamped “Heer” in red ink. A portrait of Michalski in plain clothes is riveted to the second page and stamped with two diagonally opposite stamps. Data pertaining to Michalski’s personal information are on pages 3 through 5, and stamps applied for departure and recall to service on page 41. This Wehrpaß is in very fine condition. Accompanied by an Ausweis der Deutschen Volksliste (ID Card of the German People’s List) issued to Michalski on 24 February 1944, a Marriage Certificate dated 21 November 1942 for Franz Michalski and Martha Bainczyh, and a Birth Certificate for Franz Michalski (b. 17 December 1899 in Königshütte (Chorzów).

3) The Wehrpaß was issued to Willi Luvig (b. 26 February 1908) on 24 January 1940 in Gleiwitz. The box in the upper-right corner contains the surname in black ink and the bottom-centre is stamped “Luftwaffe” in black ink. A portrait of Luvig in plain clothes is riveted to the second page and stamped with two diagonally opposite stamps. Data pertaining to Richter’s personal information are on page 3, his military service on pages 11 to 12, his details of discharge at the end of basic training on pages 24 to 25, and his military duty during leave status on page 36. This Wehrpaß is in near very fine condition.