Issue of “Unser Alpenkorps” – Nachrichtenblatt des XVIII. A.K., Heft 6/1944

Original wartime issue of Unser Alpenkorps – Nachrichtenblatt des XVIII. A.K., Heft 6, Berlin 1944, published under the direction of the staff of the XVIII. Armeekorps.

This scarce periodical was the official news publication associated with the XVIII. Armeekorps, later designated the XVIII. Gebirgs-Armeekorps, and provides an interesting insight into the history, traditions and wartime activities of the corps and its associated formations.

The striking illustrated cover features a large Iron Cross motif, while the reverse cover is illustrated with scenes and insignia relating to campaigns and battle honours including Narvik, Krim, Cholm and Kuban.

The issue contains contemporary articles, illustrations and historical material relating to the corps and its units. The publication is particularly interesting to collectors of German Gebirgstruppen, XVIII. Armeekorps, unit publications, military ephemera and original wartime German periodicals.

The exact issue is documented bibliographically as Heft 6, 1944, confirming its period publication.

Condition: Original used wartime condition. The paper shows age-related discoloration, folds and handling wear, with noticeable wear and small tears to the edges and corners. The central fold and paper remain intact. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

An uncommon original unit/corps publication from 1944, with an attractive illustrated cover and considerable interest for collectors of German mountain troops and XVIII. Armeekorps material.