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Original Imperial German Militärpaß issued to Friedrich Diekmann, a five-year volunteer (Fünfjährig-Freiwilliger) who entered service on 1 October 1899 with Infanterie-Regiment Graf Bülow von Dennewitz (6. Westfälisches) Nr. 55. The booklet documents his service, training, postings, and later annotations, with remarks relating to the First World War period noting no active wartime service due to health reasons.
Five-year volunteers were a distinct class within the Imperial German Army, typically better-educated men who committed to extended service and often formed a pool of trained reservists. Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 55 was a Prussian line regiment with strong Westphalian ties, active during the pre-war professional army period that shaped German military doctrine before 1914.
Period-used condition throughout. Covers show heavy wear, edge losses, and softening consistent with long service use. Interior pages remain largely intact, with legible entries, stamps, and signatures. Typical age toning and binding wear present.
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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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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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