Imperial German WWI Militärpaß – Munitions-Kolonne (Verdun, Ypern.. Earned EK2)

Offered is an original Imperial German Militärpaß issued to Hugo Lansberg, a veteran whose documented service spans the Kaiserreich, the entirety of the First World War, and the immediate postwar period.

Hugo Lansberg was born on 17 September 1878 in Hohenplanken and entered military service in 1899, initially serving with the 1. Eskadron, 2. Rheinisches Husaren-Regiment Nr. 9, reflecting a long pre-war professional military career. With the outbreak of the Great War, Lansberg was deployed on the Western Front and saw extensive frontline service in France, including major combat zones such as Verdun, the Aisne, and Flanders.

Prior to 13.12.1916, he served under the 10. Infanterie-Division. From 13 December 1916 until 12 January 1919, Lansberg served with a leichte Munitions-Kolonne (No. 745), a role critical to sustaining frontline operations under fire. During this period, he rose through the ranks to Non-Commissioned Officer, clearly indicating reliability, experience, and leadership under combat conditions.

Most notably, Lansberg was awarded the Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse on 5 May 1917, earned while serving with the light ammunition column—an uncommon and highly desirable detail, as EK2 awards to logistical and support units reflect service under particularly dangerous conditions rather than ceremonial recognition.

Following the armistice, his Militärpaß records continued service from 13 January 1919 with Feldartillerie-Regiment 46, placing him among the transitional forces during the turbulent postwar period.

Highlights:

• Long pre-war and wartime service (1899–1919)

• Western Front combat including Verdun

• EK2 award to an ammunition column soldier

• Promotion to NCO during wartime

• Well-documented, continuous service record

A highly attractive Militärpaß with excellent historical depth, combining cavalry origins, frontline Western Front service, an Iron Cross award, and postwar continuity. An outstanding piece for collectors of Imperial German documents, EK recipients, or Western Front veterans.