Germany, Heer. The Soldbuch Of Oberfeldwebel Helmut Schmid (Ek1, Wound Badge In Gold) Newly Listed each constructed of field-grey wool

each constructed of field-grey wool with lemon-yellow rayon waffenfarbe piping (indicating Signals)

Instituted 4 June 1917

with rzm tag on reverse

His crew was known as “Die Piraten des Kaisers” (the Emperor’s pirates)

The Moroccan blue leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact

Germany, Heer. The Soldbuch Of Oberfeldwebel Helmut Schmid (Ek1, Wound Badge In Gold) Newly Listed each constructed of field-grey woolThe Soldbuch is dated to October 9, 1942 and is signed in blue crayon by the deputy company leader of the 12th (Machine Gun) Company of Infantry Regiment 331, Oberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant) Karelsky. Measuring 105 mm (w) x 144 mm (h), with extensive creasing and scuffing of the cover, and period repair of the spine. The body of the book has come loose, but is largely intact, with light soiling. Overall in fine condition. Footnote: Helmut Schmid was