Germany, Heer. A Wehrpaß Belonging To Otto Schöpke, Bandenkampfabzeichen Recipient Auction large insignia in embroidered red

large insignia in embroidered red

as well as an unhindered six-day advance

28cm x 40cm (or 11 x 16 inches)

with a green tab stitched in place on the underside at the right end

The first page features a green ink

Germany, Heer. A Wehrpaß Belonging To Otto Schöpke, Bandenkampfabzeichen Recipient Auction large insignia in embroidered red(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.