{"product_id":"german-kriegsmarine-naval-service-id-book-with-sailor-portrait-circa-1943","title":"German Kriegsmarine | Naval Service ID Book with Sailor Portrait | Circa 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper booklet with cloth-bound cover, ink, and photographic insert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II Era, dated 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic World War II-era German \u003cem\u003eKriegsmarine Soldbuch\u003c\/em\u003e represents a highly collectible and historically significant personal identification and service booklet issued to a member of the German Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet retains its original yellow cloth cover, featuring a printed naval-style insignia design to the exterior. The interior pages display detailed handwritten entries, official Kriegsmarine stamps, and administrative markings, along with an affixed period photograph of the sailor in uniform. The photograph is secured in place with original fasteners and partially overlapped by official ink stamps, consistent with period regulations to prevent tampering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document records personal and service-related information including name, identification number, blood group, and equipment details such as gas mask allocation. The issuance date is recorded as \u003cstrong\u003e3 March 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly within the mid-war period of German naval operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKriegsmarine Soldbücher were essential field documents carried by sailors at all times, functioning as identification, pay book, and service record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original WWII German Kriegsmarine Soldbuch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yellow cloth cover with printed insignia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Issued during wartime (dated 1943)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original portrait photograph of the sailor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Multiple official Kriegsmarine stamps and markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Handwritten personal and service details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compact folding identification booklet format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKriegsmarine Soldbücher are among the most personal surviving artifacts of World War II, offering insight into the daily lives and administrative structure of German naval personnel. Compared to more commonly encountered army examples, Kriegsmarine documents are often considered more desirable due to their relative scarcity and association with naval operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair to good antique condition consistent with wartime use. The cover shows heavy wear, staining, and handling marks. Interior pages exhibit toning, ink aging, and use-related wear. The photograph remains intact with expected oxidation around fasteners. Overall, a complete and authentic example with strong visual and historical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4.75 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3.75 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e82 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goldenarrowresearch.com\/wwii-navy-military-service-records-o-m-p-f\/\" title=\"WWII Navy Military Service Records and Documentation – Golden Arrow Research\"\u003eWorld War II Naval service records and Military documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/wwi-and-wwii-military-artifacts\" title=\"Explore WWI and WWII Military Artifacts – Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\"\u003eWWI and WWII Military Artifacts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic and Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52816234250562,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/wwii-german-kriegsmarine-soldbuch-1943.png?v=1774658355","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/es\/products\/german-kriegsmarine-naval-service-id-book-with-sailor-portrait-circa-1943","provider":"Relic and Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}