RARE UNISSUED WWII Soviet Red Army Soldier's Book (Красноармейская КНИЖКА) – 1941–1946
An exceptional and rare historical artifact for collectors of WWII military memorabilia and Soviet history. Offered here is an authentic, unissued (blank) Soviet Red Army Soldier's Identification Book (Красноармейская книжка).
Key Features & Collector Highlights:
Authentic 1941–1946 Era: The original unit ink stamps feature the official USSR State Emblem with 11 ribbons (used strictly between 1937 and 1946), as well as the standard WWII issue date template "194_".
Unissued / Blank Condition: Highly desirable for collectors — all personal identity fields (name, rank, birth year, enlistment details, weapon allocation) remain blank. It represents exactly what a fresh recruit received upon joining the service.
Unit Markings: Stamped multiple times with the official ink seal of the 184th Independent Battalion ("184 Отд. Батальон").
Original Red Star Cover: Light brown paper cover featuring the iconic printed red star on the front. Internal pages show "КРАСНОАРМЕЙСКАЯ КНИЖКА" title.
Complete Document: All inner pages (equipment lists, clothes issue, weapon registers) are present.
Condition Details:Overall good vintage condition for paper from the 1940s with clear, crisp stamps.
Important Condition Note: The middle double-page spread is loose and holds weakly on the original metal staples due to minor rust and age-related wear around the center fold. No missing pages, clean inner paper without handwritten notes.
Please refer to the detailed photos for full condition. The item pictured is the exact item you will receive.
