Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch To Obergefreiter Jakob Schmelzer (Ek2, Wia) GTRexclude obverse with central blue enameled

obverse with central blue enameled applique depicting monogram of Queen Louise circumscribed by seven stars

he received several decorations

Military Version - A Period striking

He was promoted to the Allgemeine-SS rank of SS-Untersturmführer that year and to SS-Obersturmführer on April 20

Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch To Obergefreiter Jakob Schmelzer (Ek2, Wia) GTRexclude obverse with central blue enameledThe Soldbuch is dated to April 25, 1940. Measuring 105 mm (w) x 145 mm (h), with extensive creasing and scuffing of the cover, and minor water damage. Repaired, remaining in fine condition. The ID photo of Schmelzer is missing. The Soldbuch comes with research on Schmelzers unit from the previous owner. Footnote: Jakob Schmelzer was born on June 11, 1908. He served in the 11th Infantry Division. Among his units were Aufklrungs Abteilung