Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unissued Soldbuch, Allied Serviceman Retrieval visually-hidden compiled by Norman Holme &

compiled by Norman Holme & Major E

cross is surmounted by a large crown on the 12 o’clock arm

with a "yes" marked when asked if he had ever been discharged (the explanation given as "Medically Unfit through Service

twenty-seven rusted nails holding the backer in place on the reverse

the latter insignia for his command of 121 Wing at Volkel in October-December 1944

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unissued Soldbuch, Allied Serviceman Retrieval visually-hidden compiled by Norman Holme &(Kriegsmarine Soldbuch). Constructed of a light brown card stock binding with 40 paginated interior pages, the cover indicating issue to Kriegsmarine personnel, the interior unissued and absent entries with the exception of several English language handwritten notes indicating the purpose of a small number of sections, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 14. 5 cm (h), a largely unspoiled example retrieved by an Allied serviceman in extremely fine condition.