German WW1 Militärpass – bay. Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17 (Flanders, Artois, Chemin des Dames etc.!)
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Original Imperial German Militärpass – Franz Josef Lanz
(6. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 20 – later 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 3 – 2. Kompanie / Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17)
An authentic First World War Militärpass belonging to Franz Josef Lanz (b. 1 May 1881). His service record spans multiple frontline units of the Imperial Army, including the famed Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment 17, a regiment that fought in some of the heaviest battles of the Western Front.
Entered Service: Began his military career with 6. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment 20.
Later Transfers:
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1915: 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment 3
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May 1917: 2. Kompanie / Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17
Battles & Campaigns: Lanz saw action in major sectors including Artois, Flanders, Reims, Chemin des Dames, and Milette, facing the grinding attritional warfare typical of the Western Front.
Wounded in Action: On 3 April 1918, Lanz was severely wounded by artillery near Mesnil St. George.
Unit History – Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17
Formed in 1914, the Bavarian RIR 17 became one of the most iconic Bavarian formations of WWI. Part of the 6. Bayerische Reserve-Division, it fought in:
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Artois (1915): Heavy losses during the French offensives.
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Flanders & Champagne: Defensive actions against major Allied attacks.
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Chemin des Dames (1917): Bloody battles during the French Nivelle Offensive.
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German Spring Offensive (1918): Involved in some of the fiercest fighting; it was here Lanz was wounded.
Collector’s Note
This original Militärpass documents the frontline career of Franz Josef Lanz, an infantryman who fought across multiple key battles of the Western Front and was wounded in the climactic fighting of 1918. His service in the Bavarian RIR 17, a regiment tied to some of the most desperate actions of the war, makes this a highly desirable researchable piece for collectors of WWI Bavarian regiments and frontline infantry service.
Original Imperial German Militärpass – Franz Josef Lanz
(6. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 20 – later 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 3 – 2. Kompanie / Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17)
An authentic First World War Militärpass belonging to Franz Josef Lanz (b. 1 May 1881). His service record spans multiple frontline units of the Imperial Army, including the famed Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment 17, a regiment that fought in some of the heaviest battles of the Western Front.
Entered Service: Began his military career with 6. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment 20.
Later Transfers:
-
1915: 1. Kompanie / Infanterie-Regiment 3
-
May 1917: 2. Kompanie / Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17
Battles & Campaigns: Lanz saw action in major sectors including Artois, Flanders, Reims, Chemin des Dames, and Milette, facing the grinding attritional warfare typical of the Western Front.
Wounded in Action: On 3 April 1918, Lanz was severely wounded by artillery near Mesnil St. George.
Unit History – Bayerisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 17
Formed in 1914, the Bavarian RIR 17 became one of the most iconic Bavarian formations of WWI. Part of the 6. Bayerische Reserve-Division, it fought in:
-
Artois (1915): Heavy losses during the French offensives.
-
Flanders & Champagne: Defensive actions against major Allied attacks.
-
Chemin des Dames (1917): Bloody battles during the French Nivelle Offensive.
-
German Spring Offensive (1918): Involved in some of the fiercest fighting; it was here Lanz was wounded.
Collector’s Note
This original Militärpass documents the frontline career of Franz Josef Lanz, an infantryman who fought across multiple key battles of the Western Front and was wounded in the climactic fighting of 1918. His service in the Bavarian RIR 17, a regiment tied to some of the most desperate actions of the war, makes this a highly desirable researchable piece for collectors of WWI Bavarian regiments and frontline infantry service.
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