Germany, Heer. A Wehrpaß Belonging To Otto Schöpke, Bandenkampfabzeichen Recipient Hold born January 23rd

born January 23rd

Kathen commanded the 1st Hanoverian Infantry Regiment No

the RCAF recognizing that he "Has (an) outstanding record in the Service for devotion to duty

From left to right: service and formal uniform of General SS

Knight's Badge - in Silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Heer. A Wehrpaß Belonging To Otto Schöpke, Bandenkampfabzeichen Recipient Hold born January 23rd(Heer Wehrpa). The Wehrpa was issued to Otto Schpke on 8 July 1942. The Wehrpa, an example of the First Type, has a grey thin cardboard binding with a cover displaying a national eagle with folded wings and a mobile swastika, and Gothic letters spelling Wehrpa. The box in the upper right corner contains Sch. written in black ink, and the bottom centre is stamped Heer in red ink. The owners last name SCHPKE is written in capital letters across the top.