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A historically cohesive group of Imperial German identification and membership documents issued to Otto Wieck, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The set includes a 1911 Prussian railway employee identification card, a Deutscher Offizier-Verein (German Officers’ Union) membership card, and two additional transport-related cards concerning authorised waterway usage. Together, the documents provide a rare and personal insight into the civil and professional life of a German official during the Kaiserreich period.
During the Imperial German era (1871–1918), professional identification and membership cards were widely used within state institutions, transport services, and private associations. Railway officials and civil servants were issued formal passes bearing imperial insignia and official stamps, reflecting the highly structured bureaucracy of the period.
The Deutscher Offizier-Verein membership card represents affiliation with one of the prominent officer associations active in pre-war Germany, which served as social and professional networks for current and former officers. The water transport-related cards demonstrate regulated access to river and canal systems, which were critical components of Germany’s industrial and commercial infrastructure.
Grouped documents to a named individual such as Otto Wieck provide valuable biographical context and offer collectors a tangible connection to everyday administrative life under the German Empire.
All cards show honest age-related wear consistent with late 19th and early 20th century paper documents. Toning, light creasing, handling marks, and edge wear are present throughout. Ink stamps, printed details, and handwritten entries remain legible. The red transport card displays folding wear but retains structural integrity. Overall, a well-preserved and coherent document group.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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