Germany, Luftwaffe. A Savings Book To Orphan Of Luftwaffe Soldier Manthey By Göring, 1944 Newly Listed West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

lid embossed with a “40” inside an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

The contents varied considerably: officers and men on active service

His unit left Halifax

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Savings Book To Orphan Of Luftwaffe Soldier Manthey By Göring, 1944 Newly Listed West YorkshireThe savings book was issued to Karin Manthey, born January 19, 1939. It is an official bank book issued by Hermann Gring as head of the Luftwaffe. These savings books were given to orphans of Luftwaffe members who died during their service. It is dated to November 1, 1944. Karin Manthey received 1,000 Reichsmark. Measuring 147 mm (w) x 207 mm (h), presenting light scuffing of the cover and water stains at the top of each page, remains very fine.