WWII Wehrmacht Soldier Document Grouping – Ostbataillon 662!

WWII German Wehrmacht Soldier Document Grouping – Awards, Shooting Books & Certificates (Named)

Original World War II German Wehrmacht document grouping attributed to Unteroffizier Fritz Bandowski, consisting of multiple period-issued certificates and soldier booklets. This is a cohesive, named group that remained together and documents the military service and awards of one individual.

Included documents:

• Wound Badge Certificate (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber)
  Awarded for three separate wounds, dated 14 March 1944, with unit attribution to 8./Grenadier-Regiment 728. Original stamp and signature present.

• Wound Badge Certificate (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz)
  Earlier award document, dated 23 September 1941, documenting combat injury.

• Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) Award Document, dated 22 July 1941.

• Eastern Front Medal (Ostmedaille) Award Document, dated 6 August 1942 while serving with Ostbataillon 662! 

Unit History Note – Ostbataillon 662

One of the documents in this grouping confirms service with 6./Ostbataillon 662, a unit composed of Eastern volunteers (“Osttruppen”) serving under German command. Ostbataillone were typically formed from former Soviet POWs and volunteers and were employed by the Wehrmacht primarily in rear-area security, anti-partisan operations, and later frontline duties, particularly on the Eastern Front.

Ostbataillon 662 was active during the Eastern Front campaigns of 1941–1942, the period corresponding with the award of the Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille) included in this group. German NCOs such as Unteroffizier Bandowski were commonly assigned to these battalions in leadership and training roles, overseeing companies composed largely of non-German personnel.

Service in an Ostbataillon adds historical interest, as these formations reflect the manpower shortages faced by the Wehrmacht and the increasingly complex structure of German field units as the war progressed.

• Multiple original “Schießbuch” (shooting record books) including:

  • Pistol 08 shooting book

  • Light machine gun (l.M.G.) shooting book

  • Additional shooting records
    All named to Bandowski and period filled out.

• Reichswehrpaß

Condition:
All items are original wartime documents. Condition ranges from good to very good for age, with expected wear such as folds, punch holes, edge wear, light staining, and aging to paper. Stamps, text, and handwriting remain clearly legible. No modern reproductions.

Notes:

• All documents are matching named and form an authentic veteran grouping.

• Historically significant combat-related awards are documented, including multiple wounds and Eastern Front service.

• Ideal for advanced collectors of WWII German militaria, document groupings, or Wehrmacht award research.

Guaranteed original. Sold as a complete grouping only.