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Explore collections and research of original Soldbücher from German forces during World War II.
A practical collector’s guide that explains what makes a WWII German Soldbuch valuable.
Teaches buyers how to separate ordinary examples from high-value ones.
Dozens of visual examples for reference.
16. /Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 6, z.b.V., & FJR 25
Italy, Normandy, Metz, Seelow Heights
EKI Carentan, 33 close combat days
The incredible story of Skorzeny’s SS commando during the Second World War, including ‘Operation Eiche’ to rescue Mussolini.
Pz. Art. Rgt. 74 / 2. Panzer Div.
Poland, France, Russia, Normandy, Ardennes
EKI, Missing in Action - Ardennes Dec. 1944
3./Lw.Füs.Btl. 19 / 19. Luftwaffe Feld Div.
Italy (Cecina), Partisans (Northern Italy)
4. /Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 3
Italy, Monte Cassino
EKII & Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe