German WWII Wehrpass Identification Document - Luftwaffe, Named to Weigl Wilhelm

A Wehrpass (military identification and service record book) issued to Weigl Wilhelm, born 27 November 1898 in Vienna, with occupation listed as Installateur und Elektriker (installer and electrician). The cover bears the printed eagle and swastika emblem above the title "Wehrpass" with a Luftwaffe designation stamped in the lower panel. The personal data page includes a photograph of the holder in uniform, secured with an embossed eagle stamp, along with handwritten entries for personal details, parentage, marital status, and religion. Additional service and unit entries would follow within the booklet's inner pages.

The Wehrpass served as the standard personal service record for German Wehrmacht personnel, documenting an individual's civilian background, military postings, promotions, and campaigns throughout their service.

The Wehrpass was introduced following the reintroduction of conscription in 1935 and served as the lifelong military record for men liable for service in the Wehrmacht, distinct from the Soldbuch carried on active duty. It recorded a man's civilian trade, physical fitness classification, training, and any subsequent call-ups, providing authorities with a complete history for mobilisation purposes. This example, issued to a Vienna-born tradesman assigned to the Luftwaffe, reflects the integration of Austrian men into the German armed forces following the 1938 Anschluss, after which Austrian nationals became subject to the same conscription and record-keeping system as their German counterparts.