Netherlands - Militia Pocket Book 1916 - Fortress Artillery

Dutch Military Lifesaving Pocket Book 1916 – Fortress Artillery Rotterdam – with original mobilization documents Original Dutch military pocket book from 1916, in the name of Bastiaan Hagoort, belonging to the Landweer-Fortress-Artillery. The pocket book was issued in the Landweer district Rotterdam III and lists the 2nd Company Landweer-Fortress-Artillery. On the front it reads “Landweer Lighting 1916” with control number 1004. A particularly well-preserved, complete personal military document with various handwritten service data, stamps and accompanying original documents. Among others present: - original service record and personal military data; - handwritten notes regarding leave and duty; - stamp concerning major leave as of 1 October 1919; - original unfoldable “Call-up with Urgency – Mandate”; - travel instructions and signatures; - original pink transport vouchers for the State of the Netherlands from the Department of War, still in the pocket book; municipal stamp. A beautiful and authentic time document from the period of Dutch mobilization during and shortly after the First World War. Especially the combination of the person-specific pocket book with the still-present call-up and transport documents makes this an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Dutch military history and WWI/mobilization. Dating: 1916–1919 Country: Netherlands Section: Landweer Fortress-Artillery District: Rotterdam III Company: 2nd Company Name: Bastiaan Hagoort Condition in line with age. The cover shows clear signs of usage and aging, stains and wear. The interior and annexes are largely well preserved. See the photos for a good impression of the state and completeness. Will be sent by registered and insured mail

Estimate:£8.48

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