Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch to Unteroffizier Kurt Neumann, Heer Construction Units and British POW Archive ring hallmarked “VM” (for V

ring hallmarked “VM” (for V

Grand Cross Set -  Comprising: Cross

measuring 42 mm (w) x 57 mm (l)

with the inscription VITAM ET SANGVINEM (WITH LIFE AND BLOOD)

along with an invitation to the inauguration of President Dwight D

Germany, Heer. A Soldbuch to Unteroffizier Kurt Neumann, Heer Construction Units and British POW Archive ring hallmarked “VM” (for V(Heer Soldbuch). Constructed of a card stock binding with paginated interior pages filled with handwritten and stamped entries, retaining a certified black and white studio portrait of Neumann, notably closing with a pasted Royal Navy Identity Card indicating that Neumann survived the war and was taken into captivity by British forces, measuring 10 cm (w) x 14. 5 cm (h), demonstrating material fatigue consistent with being carried on the bearers