German paratrooper's Soldbuch, cardboard cover decorated with the Luftwaffe eagle of the second type. The identity photograph is missing. Nameplate Karl Stiehl, II/FallschirmjagerRegiment 15. The booklet records numerous stays in Lazarett. The holder was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class on 10 October 1943, the Black Wound Medal on 20 October 1943, and the Flugzeugfuhrerabzeichen on 20 July 1944. Well filled booklet, with a few tears. The whole shows consistent wear, accompanied by stains and a period patina. Pass signed by Kitze. A certificate of a medical examination of the parachutist, with the mention Lichtenau, first posting of this parachutist. Condition II+. The 2nd Battalion of the FallschirmjagerRegiment 15 (II./FJR 15), belonging to the 5th Parachute Division (5. FallschirmjagerDivision), played an active role in the Battle of the Bulge, particularly in the fighting around Bastogne in December 1944. FallschirmjagerRegiment 15, under the command of Oberstleutnant Kurt Groschke, was deployed in the Harlange region (Luxembourg) from 22 December 1944. The regiment carried out offensive operations aimed at encircling Bastogne and cutting the Allied supply lines. The paratroopers encountered fierce resistance from the American forces, particularly the 101st Airborne Division, which was defending the town. On 23 December, elements of FJR 15 were engaged in intense fighting near Flatzbourhof, where they put up tenacious resistance to the American forces, causing significant casualties. German paratrooper Soldbuch, cardboard cover with secondtype Luftwaffe eagle. ID photo missing. Named Karl Stiehl, II./FallschirmjagerRegiment 15. Records show many hospital stays. Awarded Iron Cross 2nd Class (Oct 10, 1943), Wound Badge in Black (Oct 20, 1943), and Pilot's Badge (July 20, 1944). Booklet is wellfilled but has some tears. Shows consistent wear, staining, and period patina. Also included is a leave pass signed by Kitze and a medical certificate listing Lichtenau, his first assignment. Condition II+. II/FallschirmjagerRegiment 15, part of 5. FallschirmjagerDivision, played an active role in the Battle of the Bulge, especially in the Bastogne area in December 1944. Under Oberstleutnant Kurt Groschke, the regiment was deployed to the Harlange sector (Luxembourg) from December 22, 1944. It conducted offensive operations to encircle Bastogne and cut off Allied supply lines. The regiment faced fierce resistance from US forces, especially the 101st Airborne. On December 23, FJR 15 fought intense battles near Flatzbourhof, where it mounted a determined defence and inflicted significant losses.