SS-Soldbuch – KIA in Pommern, February 1945 – SS-Pz-Gren-Rgt.7 (Sniper?!)

A deeply poignant and fully researchable SS-Soldbuch to SS-Schütze Hans Momberg, born 23 June 1925 in Kassel, who met his fate at only 19 years old, falling in combat on 2 February 1945 at Rummelsburg, Pommern (today Miastko, Poland).

Early Service – SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica (1943)

Momberg’s Soldbuch was opened in February 1943 at the SS-Rekruten-Depot Debica, one of the principal training depots for incoming Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei recruits operating in the Generalgouvernement. His physical description, personal details, and early signatures remain perfectly intact. The Soldbuch retains its original uniform photo, stamped with Waffen-SS ink.

Service in Frontline SS-Polizei Units

Throughout the war Momberg served in two combat formations:

• 6. Kompanie / SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Regiment 1

• 7. Kompanie / SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 7,
  both part of the hardened 4. SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division, which saw intense combat on the Eastern Front and in the later defensive battles in the East.

These assignments are consistent with the field equipment entries and weapon hand-overs documented throughout the book.

Remarkable Entry on Page 12 – Sniper-Related Equipment?

One of the most interesting details appears on page 12:
Momberg was issued:

• Tarnjacke (camouflage smock)

• Stahlhelmbezug (helmet cover)

• Gesichtsmaske (face mask)

This combination of camouflage gear is unusually specific and often associated with snipers, reconnaissance troops, or specialized infantry roles—far from standard issue for young replacements. Rarely does a Soldbuch show such equipment grouped together. This makes Momberg’s Soldbuch particularly desirable for collectors of Waffen-SS combat troops, Polizei-Division research, and sniper-related material.

Weapons Documentation

The Soldbuch documents his issued rifle, bayonet, gas mask, cleaning kit, entrenching tools, and additional field gear over time—excellent for research. Waffen-SS field stamps and signatures appear throughout.

His Final Months & Death

On page 22, the Soldbuch contains the tragic entry noting:

• Death on 2. Februar 1945

• In Rummelsburg / Pommern

• Recorded by unit authorities

This reflects the desperate final defensive battles in Pomerania, where elements of the 4. SS-Polizei-Grenadier-Division were overwhelmed by massive Soviet offensives.

Overall Condition

The Soldbuch shows significant field wear—consistent with front-line use—and remains complete, with photo, all pages present, and multiple Waffen-SS and SS-Polizei unit stamps. Despite the wear, the entries remain legible and historically rich.

A Historically Moving and Research-Rich SS-Soldbuch

This is a highly collectible Soldbuch belonging to a teenage SS infantryman thrown into the final battles of the Eastern Front—serving in a notable SS-Polizei formation, possibly with sniper or reconnaissance duties based on his equipment issue, and ultimately falling in the chaos of 1945.

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete, photo-bearing Waffen-SS Soldbuch representing both the tragedy and historical depth of the last months of the war.

Note: Sold on commission