Soldbuch Obergefreiter – I./ Panzer-Regiment 24 (Panther!) – Normandy Veteran – KVK2 w/ Swords

Original and well-used WW2 German Heer Soldbuch issued to Heinz Osieka, born 7 July 1923 in Walzen, Kreis Neustadt. A highly attractive combat-used Panzer Soldbuch from an interesting Panther unit active in Normandy with numerous wartime entries, unit stamps, leave entries, issued equipment pages, hospital records, promotions, and original portrait photograph.

The Soldbuch displays heavy wartime use and authentic field wear throughout, giving it excellent untouched character.

Recorded Units Include:

• Panzer-Ersatz-Abteilung 15 – Sagan
• Stabsschwadron II./Panzer-Regiment 24
• Stabsschwadron I./Panzer-Regiment 24

Two combat days recorded:

• 27.5.44
• 23.8.44 (both signed by Lt. Morgenstern!)

Awards:

• Awarded the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (KVK2 w/ Swords) on 1.9.1944

Promotions:

• Promoted to Oberschütze on 1.12.1942
• Promoted to Obergefreiter on 1.5.1944

Interesting Entries:

• Multiple leave entries from 1943–1944
• Detailed equipment issue pages including rifle, pistol, and entrenching tool
• Hospital/lazarett entry:
  • Reserve-Lazarett I Görlitz
  • Admitted 23.7.1943 / Released 7.8.1943
• Numerous wartime Panzer unit stamps and signatures
• Original portrait photo still attached
• Strong connection to I./Panzer-Regiment 24, a Panther-equipped battalion
• Unit associated with combat operations in Normandy following the Allied invasion in 1944
• KVK2 with Swords awarded after the Normandy fighting period

The Soldbuch remains in solid collectible condition despite clear frontline and field use. The worn cover and pages reflect genuine wartime service. The soldbuch has two covers!

A very desirable Panzer-related Soldbuch connected to a Panther tank unit, with Normandy and Eastern Front relevance and excellent research potential.