ratisbon's | Artillerie-Regiment 290 Wehrpaß of a German Cross in Gold winner | DISCOVER GENUINE MILITARIA, ANTIQUES & COINS

59th Contemporary History Auction

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STARTING PRICE: EUR 400,00

GBP 363,54
USD 454,67

450

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945

MATERIAL
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MAKER
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LOT 74-0695
EAN 2000000831435

LOT 74-0695
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945

EAN 2000000831435
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT

PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0695

MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000831435
MAKER
WEIGHT

Germany 1918 - 1945

Description

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Heer Wehrpass to Oberstleutnant Hermann Beeken serving as commander of the Artillerie-Regiment 290. He was born on 05.08.1891 in London. Killed in action on 13.02.1942 during the Demyansk Pocket. German Cross in Gold winner on 02.11.1941.

Issued on 06.11.1937. Comes with the original photo. His units (WWI & WWII) are listed on page 12. Awards: 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, WWI Wound Badge in Black, House Order of Hohenzollern - Knight's Cross with Swords, Honor Cross of WWI, 1939 Clasp to 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, General Assault Badge, WWII Wound Badge in Silver, and German Cross in Gold. Noted on pages 21, 23, and 38. Campaign list from 01.09.1939 until 13.02.1942. Includes his WWI war service from 07.02.1915 to 17.08.1918. Oberstleutnant Beeken's promotions are listed on page 22. Comes with all the pages. Signs of use.

Two documents stating that the Wehrpass was sent to the family. Dated "08.04.1942" and "15.04.1942".

Additionally, two contemporary documents and photocopies of photos and documents.

Condition
2-