Original Pre-WWII German Army Weimar Reichswehr Soldier ID Truppen Ausweis RARE. A very rare photo identity paper known as the Troop Identity. Issued to Oberwachtmeister Otto Wehring in the Reichswehr in 1923 with Artillerie Regiment Nr 5. He was one of the 100,000 standing army. Interestingly the II Batt, that Wehring was in was in Bayern, and the Reichswehr took part in the downing of H Putsch in 9 November 1923. If Wehring was present, we will not know, but he certainly was in active service at the time in a very small army.’Reich Defense’ was the official name of the German armed forces during the Weimar Republic and the first years of the Third Reich. After Germany was defeated in World War I, the Imperial German Army (Deutsches Heer) was dissolved in order to be reshaped into a peacetime army. From it a provisional Reichswehr was formed in March 1919. Under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the rebuilt German army was subject to severe limitations in size, structure and armament. The official formation of the Reichswehr took place on 1 January 1921 after the limitations had been met. The German armed forces kept the name’Reichswehr’ until Adolf Hitler’s 1935 proclamation of the “restoration of military sovereignty”, at which point it became part of the new Wehrmacht. Although ostensibly apolitical, the Reichswehr acted as a state within a state, and its leadership was an important political power factor in the Weimar Republic. The Reichswehr sometimes supported the democratic government, as it did in the Ebert-Groener Pact when it pledged its loyalty to the Republic, and sometimes backed anti-democratic forces through such means as the Black Reichswehr, the illegal paramilitary groups it sponsored in contravention of the Versailles Treaty. The Reichswehr saw itself as a cadre army that would preserve the expertise of the old imperial military and form the basis for German rearmament. Structure of the Reichswehr. Arms limitations under the Treaty of Versailles. In Part V of the 1919 Versailles Peace Treaty, Germany had obligated itself to limit the size and armaments of its military forces so that they could be used only as border protection and for the maintenance of order within Germany. In accordance with the treaty’s provisions, personnel strength was limited to a professional army of 100,000 men plus a 15,000-man navy. The establishment of a general staff was prohibited. Heavy weapons above defined calibers, armored vehicles, submarines and large warships were prohibited, as was any type of air force. The regulations were overseen by the Military Inter-Allied Commission of Control until 1927. Conscription into the German army had traditionally been for a period of 1 to 3 years. After they had completed their terms of service, the discharged soldiers created a large pool of trained reserves. The Versailles Treaty fixed the term of service for Reichswehr officers at 25 years and for all others at 12 in order to prevent such a buildup of reservists. Artillerie Regiment Nr 5. The regiment was formed on January 1, 1921 in Ulm from the Reichswehr Artillery Regiments 11, 13 and 14 of the Transitional Army. At the beginning of the 1920s, the departments in Ulm and Fulda exchanged their numbering. In the course of the expansion of the Reichswehr in 1934, the new regiments Artillery Regiment Ulm, Artillery Regiment Fulda and Artillery Regiment Ludwigsburg, each with five departments, were set up from the three departments of the regiment. On October 15, the Artillery Regiment Ulm was renamed Artillery Regiment 5 and placed under the 5th Infantry Division. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Original Pre-WWII German Army Weimar Reichswehr Wehrmacht Reservist Badge Rare. A not common prewar, “Reserve hat Ruh” Badge for the pre-war German Army. Interesting construction, also with Patent Pending Mark in German. As well as most f the original finish on this medal. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Reich Defence Reich Heer w/ Reich Marine. This vintage Cigarette Card Album is a number one reference for anyone interested in the Reichswehr [Reich Defence] from 1921. Album features 280 captioned color cards with gold border depicting all aspects of the Reichswehr, to include Army Infantry, Mountain troops, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Transportation, and Signal Branches, and includes training and barracks life. Also included is Railroad Artillery and the early development of the Panzer Forces. Thirty-four color cards deal with the German Navy (Reichsmarine). Also a superb uniform reference book. Silver cover features, in the center, a gilt Reichswehr eagle surmounting a black shield. Complete with all colored tobacco cards! Good exterior and very good interior. Wrappers and spine slightly rubbed, else ok. All pages are complete and tight in the binding. Approx/Measurements: 12-1/4″ x 11-3/4″ 2.2 lbs. Published by Cigaretten Service.
With WEIMAR REPUBLIC BACK MARK. This plate was manufactured in 1934, so it was first used prior to World War II / WWII. The Weimar Republic eagle logo appears in black under glaze on plate back.
POST-WW1 GERMAN REICHSWEHR PEACE TIME BUGLER w/ IRON CROSS PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC c1919. GERMAN BAVARIAN REICHSWEHR PEACE TIME BUGLER c1919. THE BUGLER WEARS; WW1 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS, WW1 BAVARIAN MILITARY MERIT CROSS MEDAL, BLACK ARM BAND. WITH BLACK EMBROIDERED GOTHIC LETTER “D”, UNUSUAL SQUARE COLLAR INSIGNIA WITH A CHARLEMANGNE ON A HORSE TYPE DESIGN, ALONG WITH BAVARIAN LION TUNIC BUTTONS. PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC c1919. THIS IS THE TYPE GOVERNMENT SOLDIER ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FAILED NATIONAL SOCIALIST’S BEER HALL PUTSCH IN MUNICH NOVEMBER 9,1923. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Photographs”. The seller is “topcat2001565758590″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: Germany
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
POST-WW1 GERMAN REICHSWEHR PEACE TIME ARMY JUNIOR OFFICER PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC c1919. POST-WW1 GERMAN REICHSWEHR PEACE TIME ARMY JUNIOR OFFICER with RIBBON BAR PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. THIS IS THE TYPE GOVERNMENT SOLDIER ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FAILED NATIONAL SOCIALIST’S BEER HALL PUTSCH IN MUNICH NOVEMBER 9,1923. VERY SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Photographs”. The seller is “topcat2001565758590″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: Germany
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
POST-WW1 GERMAN REICHSWEHR at SANSSOUCI PALACE POTSDAM GERMANY PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. COMPANY OF POST-WW1 GERMAN REICHSWEHR POSE IN THE FRONT of the SANSSOUCI PALACE in POTSDAM, GERMANY c1923 PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS POSTCARD IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Photographs”. The seller is “topcat2001565758590″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Germany
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Reich Defence Reich Heer w/ Reich Marine. This vintage Cigarette Card Album is a number one reference for anyone interested in the Reichswehr [Reich Defence] from 1921. Album features 280 captioned color cards with gold border depicting all aspects of the Reichswehr, to include Army Infantry, Mountain troops, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Transportation, and Signal Branches, and includes training and barracks life. Also included is Railroad Artillery and the early development of the Panzer Forces. Thirty-four color cards deal with the German Navy (Reichsmarine). Also a superb uniform reference book. Silver cover features, in the center, a gilt Reichswehr eagle surmounting a black shield. Complete with all colored tobacco cards! Fair exterior and very good interior. Wrappers worn and scratched, owners inscription on front free endpaper, else ok. All pages are complete and tight in the binding. Approx/Measurements: 12-1/4″ x 11-3/4″ 2.2 lbs. Published by Cigaretten Service. The item “Reichswehr Cigarette Card Album with280c. German Military Uniforms Army Reichsheer” is in sale since Friday, July 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ob8t” and is located in Bavaria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
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