A highly desirable and seldom-encountered Wehrpass to Sebastian Strobel, born 26.11.1925 in München, who served in the elite and clandestine Division “Brandenburg” — the Abwehr’s special-operations and sabotage formation. This Wehrpass traces Strobel’s full path through Brandenburger training, frontline Einsatz, and ultimately his death in action on the Eastern Front.

Documented Service Timeline (as recorded in the Wehrpass)

✔ 12.12.1943 – 14.01.1944

14. Jäger-Lehrkompanie / Lehr-Regiment, Division “Brandenburg”
Strobel begins his specialized instruction here — a training unit for reconnaissance, sabotage, irregular warfare, and small-unit tactics.

✔ 15.01.1944 – 21.10.1944

2. Kompanie / Regiment 3 “Brandenburg”
Full operational assignment into one of the most active Brandenburg regiments. These troops conducted deep reconnaissance, demolition missions, and security warfare across multiple fronts.

✔ 22.10.1944 – 31.01.1945

Unbenannt 3. (gepanzerten) / Jäger-Regiment 1 “Brandenburg”
Late-war restructuring places Strobel into the armored (gepanzert) Jäger battalion of the newly organized Brandenburg Division. These units were thrown into brutal defensive battles on the Eastern Front as Soviet forces advanced in 1944–45.

Combat & Deployment

His Wehrpass lists participation in:

• Eastern Front operations

• Küstenland / Adriatic region

• Front-line infantry and reconnaissance fighting

• Security and anti-partisan actions

These match known Brandenburg deployments after their 1944 transformation into a front-line Panzergrenadier/Jäger formation.

Killed in Action – 31.01.1945

The final entry records:

• Killed in action (gefallen) on 31 January 1945

• Location: Leidedorf b. Ritzen

• Cause: “Kopf I.G.” – infantry gun head wound (a fatal artillery/infantry gun shot to the head)

• Fully stamped and signed by the regimental authority.

KIA entries for Brandenburg troops are extremely scarce, as the unit was heavily committed and suffered devastating losses during the final months of the war.

Additional Notes

• Includes full ID photo, armorial stamps, and complete personal data.

• All entries are clear, consistent, and fully legible.

• Contains the promotion to Gefreiter (1.5.1944), signed by Brandenburg officers.

• Provides a rare full progression from Lehrkompanie → active field regiment → armored Jäger regiment, perfectly illustrating the late-war evolution of the “Brandenburg” units.

A Standout Brandenburger Wehrpass

Wehrpässe to members of the Division / Regiment “Brandenburg” are highly sought after — even more so when:

• Training, assignments, and units are clearly spelled out

• Frontline Eastern Front deployments are recorded

• And the soldier is confirmed KIA, with exact date, location, and cause

This example ticks all of those boxes, making it a premium historical document from Germany’s most secretive special-operations formation.

Recipient: Gefreiter Meissl
Unit: 1. Kompanie / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 304 (gep.), 2. Panzer-Division

Grouping Includes

• Wehrpass (complete with original photo)

• “Antrag für die Verleihung des Panzerkampfabzeichens in Bronze”
  (Application for the Award of the Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze) — a rare surviving document connected directly to his decoration.

Service & Decorations

• Panzerkampfabzeichen in Bronze (Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze)

• Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz (Wound Badge in Black)

  • Wounded September 1943 by shrapnel in the feet and face — likely ending his frontline combat service.

Collector’s Notes

• The Wehrpass is complete, photo intact, and well-documented.

• The award application (Antrag) for the Panzer Assault Badge is particularly scarce — these documents were normally discarded after processing, making this an excellent addition for paper collectors.

• Strong divisional link to the 2. Panzer-Division and its Panzergrenadiers.

Condition

• As seen in photos: original wartime documents, period wear but fully legible and intact.