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A scarce and attractive original Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps (NSFK) Flugbuch belonging to Roland Mann, documenting his glider flight training from the late pre-war period through the Second World War.

The Flugbuch was opened on 9 September 1938 and belonged to Roland Mann, born on 7 June 1923 in Pforzheim, later residing in Hamburg. It retains the original portrait photograph, official NSFK ink stamp, handwritten signature, and numerous instructional entries covering several years of flight training.

Mann began his training on 4 December 1938, successfully passing his:

• A Glider Pilot Examination – 21 August 1940
• B Glider Pilot Examination – 15 May 1941
• C Glider Pilot Examination – 20 June 1941

The flight log contains over one hundred individual flight entries recording aircraft types, launch methods, flight durations, training exercises, and instructor confirmations. Flights were conducted with several well-known German training gliders including the Grunau Baby IIb, Grunau 9, SG-38 Schulgleiter, and DFS Zögling, providing an excellent record of NSFK glider instruction during the war years.

Of particular interest are official stamps from:

• NSFK Sturm 8/15
• NSFK Reichsgruppe Nord – Fliegerhorst Hamburg
• Segelfluggruppe des Fliegerhorstes Flensburg

The Flugbuch remains in very good original condition with normal period wear from use. The photograph, stamps, handwritten entries, examination records, and flight log are all well preserved, making this an excellent research document.

Original NSFK flight log books with photographs and extensive wartime flying records are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are highly desirable pieces documenting Germany’s pre-war and wartime pilot training system. This is an outstanding example suitable for collectors of NSFK, Luftwaffe training material, aviation history, and Third Reich documentation.

A very attractive and complete Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Verwendungsbuch issued to Richard Friedrich Midszka, born 2 July 1895 in Wilhelmsburg (Harburg). The booklet retains its original portrait photograph, numerous official DRK and military acceptance stamps, and extensive handwritten service entries.

The holder entered the Freiwillige Krankenpflege on 1 December 1939, and the Verwendungsbuch was officially issued in Hamburg on 18 March 1940 by the Inspector of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz for Wehrkreis X. The document records his personal details, family information, physical description, dog tag number, military identification details, and official authorization for voluntary medical service.

Unlike many surviving examples that remained largely unused, this Verwendungsbuch contains multiple completed entries and official stamps, making it a considerably more interesting research piece. The original photograph remains firmly attached and the booklet is complete throughout.

A desirable and increasingly difficult-to-find wartime DRK document, representing the service records of a male volunteer attached to the German Red Cross medical organization during the Second World War.

Condition

Very good original condition with honest signs of wartime use and age. Complete with original photograph, handwritten entries, official stamps, and signatures. Minor wear and staining to the blue cover, as shown in the photographs.

An original Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Verwendungsbuch issued to Richard Johann Thum, born 7 December 1886 in Köln, Rhine Province. This official service book served as the personal identification and service record for members of the Freiwillige Krankenpflege (Voluntary Medical Service) during the Second World War.

The booklet retains its original portrait photograph, securely attached and cancelled with multiple official DRK stamps of the Kreisstelle Frankfurt a.M. III. It was officially issued in Hamburg on 25 June 1940 by the Inspector of the Deutsches Roten Kreuz for Wehrkreis X, complete with the original signature and official DRK inspection stamp.

Richard Thum is recorded as a merchant (Kaufmann) by profession and entered the Freiwillige Krankenpflege on 5 February 1940. The booklet contains detailed personal information, including his family details, physical description, identification number, and medical service qualifications as a Krankenpfleger. The document remains largely complete with numerous handwritten entries and official authentication stamps.

Condition

Very good original condition with light handling and storage wear consistent with age. Complete with original photograph, handwritten entries, official DRK stamps, and signatures. The blue cover remains attractive with only minor edge wear.

An original and scarce pre-war Luftfahrerschein für Flugzeugführer (Pilot’s Licence) issued during the early years of the Third Reich. These official Luftamt pilot licences are considerably harder to find than standard Wehrmacht identity documents and make attractive additions to any Luftwaffe or aviation collection.

This licence (No. 335) was issued to Ernst Schmidt, born 25 April 1912 in Chemnitz, who was employed as a Kraftwagenführer (motor vehicle driver). The document was issued by the Luftamt Dresden on 19 November 1936, complete with the original official ink stamp, period photograph, and handwritten signature.

The licence authorizes the holder to operate aircraft in the A2 (Land) category. The remaining pages intended for extensions and renewals remain largely unused, preserving the document in its original state.

The document remains in good original condition with normal signs of age and handling. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Swastikas have been denazified with inkt. One staple in the document.

A scarce and desirable pre-war German aviation document that is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

An original and highly interesting Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) Ausweisbuch für weibliche Hilfskräfte issued to Anneliese Steil, complete with portrait photograph, official stamps and an accompanying Führungszeugnis (Certificate of Good Conduct).

This booklet documents several years of DRK training and service prior to the Second World War and records her progression from Samariterin (First Aid Worker) to Helferin (Helper).

The booklet was first issued through the Vaterländischer Frauenverein (Patriotic Women’s Association), Mülheim-Ruhr branch, on 4 June 1936, and includes numerous official DRK and police authentication stamps.

Historical Summary

Unlike later wartime DRK service books, this example documents the structured peacetime training of female Red Cross personnel during the period immediately preceding the Second World War.

The owner, Anneliese Steil, was born on 10 November 1916 in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

She completed several official DRK medical courses:

• Helferin (Helper) Course
• Samariterin Course

Official certification as:

• Samariterin in 1936
• Helferin in 1937

The booklet also records continuing education (“Fortbildung”) during 1937, including medical and first aid refresher courses.