Original German WWII Soldbuch Soldier Identity & Payment Book named to Arnim Hirsch Empire Edged Weapons K were both Union Government

K were both Union Government Inspectors assigned to the AMES sword factory during the period of the Civil War

with a straight quillon

It is also marked with lot number D24

which just has a few small tears

Just who made these plaques remains a mystery

Original German WWII Soldbuch Soldier Identity & Payment Book named to Arnim Hirsch Empire Edged Weapons K were both Union GovernmentOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic genuine WWII German Soldbuch, issued to Arnim Hirsch. It features his photograph and signature on the inside of the front, and helps trace his progress in the army through the war. We can see that the book was first issued on 3. 12. 41 (Dec. 3rd 1941), and that Hirsch was enlisted as a Schtze (Rifleman). He was subsequently promoted to Oberschtze (Senior Rifleman) 15. 6. 42, Gefreiter (Exempted or