Germany, Heer. A Group of Documents from 16th Panzer Division to Stabsgefreiter Ransbach

A certificate stating that Stabsgefreiter (staff sergeant) Josef Ransbach is authorized to wear the crest of the 16th Panzer Division. It is signed by an Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) of the 1st Battalion of Panzer Grenadier Regiment 64, the name is illegible. Measuring 104 mm (w) x 147 mm (h), presenting a folding crease, and some scuffing and fraying of the edges, including multiple minor tears, remains near fine.

A membership card of the comrade’s association of the 16th Panzer and Infantry Division to Josef Ransbach, dated to June 28, 1956. Measuring 74 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), presenting minimal scuffing of the edges, remains near mint.

A pamphlet from the Panzer troop school Munster-Lager to the tradition associations of former Panzer troops and assault artillery from late 1958. Inside is a stamp from the comrade’s association of the 16th Panzer Division, Regiment 64. The pamphlet is signed by a Brigadegeneral, the name is illegible. He states that it is an important concern of the school to connect the Panzer soldiers of the former Wehrmacht with those of the new Bundeswehr.

Measuring 149 mm (w) x 210 mm (h), presenting a folding crease, minimal scuffing of the edges, and light soiling, remains near very fine.