Chip Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just received this Militärpaß. It is seemingly a run-of-the-mill infantry example, but when you look a little closer, it becomes very interesting. Musketier Alois Frick, born 1895, entered the service in January of 1917, five months from his 22 birthday. He's in the Ersatz Batallion of K.W.Infanterie Rgt.Nr.124. In September of 1917 he is sent to the 6,Komp.I.R.124 in the field. He serves the rest of the war with this unit. One interesting entry mentions his being sent to a Sturmabteilung for a couple of weeks (advanced training?). An otherwise pretty bland pass, which when offered, did not even show the Sturmabteilung passage (it was under an added sheet of his battle record). The pass sold for below the normal price of a Militärpaß. Alois was mustered out of the service in December of 1918 and two months later his service was recorded in his book (20.02.19). It was signed then by a newly promoted captain (21.12.18), who had some history with the regiment. Recognize the signature? I guess I was the only one bidding who did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedehansen Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow Chip,nice purchace with signature from Erwin Rommel the later one Generalfeldmarschall and Wüstenfuchs.Kind regardsAndreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wow.... that was a diamond in the rough.... fantastic find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 It must have been fate on several levels. First, when I look on-line I normally don't look at Militärpaß (I only have three now). Secondly, all those who normally do look didn't catch this. It sure pays to know some regimental history when it comes to famous historical figures. If the pass hadn't been to the 124th, I probably would have passed it by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Incredible! Once again proving... Do the research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Fantastic ship! I´m glad, the the shipping was quickly and without problems!The MP is brilliant! Congratutaions!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Note page 11 (of the Militärpass):Komandos: v. 23.8. bis 12.9.18: Sturmabteilung 27! By the way, Hauptmann Rommel: The word Kommando has TWO letters m! (But I think, he didn´t write the text, he just signed it)Chip, I assume, that was your "Find of the year", wasn´t it? Edited August 29, 2015 by The Prussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Andy,Well, it was certainly a lucky find and absolutely the best bargain of the year.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Andy,Any idea what Sturmabteilung 27 was? A divisional detachment for the 27th Division?Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Yes. That's right, Chip! Edited August 30, 2015 by The Prussian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Here was its twin.... http://www.ebay.de/itm/WW1-Militaerpass-Wuerttemberg-Orden-OU-GFM-Erwin-Rommel-Westfront-Reims-Champagne-/311483644640?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=NTSO54lilIkmv4YXcjT90%252BEAMSQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Sure glad I found mine first! It was one tenth the price of this one. Quite a few bidders too. I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I saw that one too. I wanted to bid, but 260€ were too much for my budget... Very nice piece! Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi, I did not bid on the 2nd one... the flag wiped me out for the year ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prussian Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Just now, Chris Boonzaier said: Hi, I did not bid on the 2nd one... the flag wiped me out for the year ;-) ... and decades.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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