Original Item: One-of-a-kind Set. Here we have a very nice set of four Identification books from NSDAP ruled WWII Germany. During the period many new types of identification were required, both for civilians and military personnel, both as a method of control and to help protect vital parts of the German war machine. These books often recorded quite a bit about the owners life, much more than just their basic information. The military issued books in particulars also served as records of their service as well as pay books, so they were definitely important to keep safe.

This lovely set consists of the following Identification books:

- One German WWII Soldbuch zugleich Personalausweis (Payment and Identity Book) named to a Funker (Radioman) named Friedrich Grusfeolf (?). Born in 1902, he was in his 40s when this book was issued on 21. November 1944, definitely showing how Germany was really digging deep into their populace to keep their forces going. The book shows his picture on the inside cover, and has all the proper stamps from inspection and processing. It shows a short service record, as well as a medical inspection.

- One German WWII Wehrpaß Identification Book issued 11. 8. 1944 and named to what looks like Wilhelm Haag. These identification books were required beginning in 1935 with the beginning of conscription in NSDAP-ruled Germany, and all eligible males were required to get one. His date of birth is listed as 18. Februar 1906, so he was also quite a bit older than the usual recruit, and had to get this pass as the conscription was widened late in the war.

- One German WWII Wehrpaß Identification Book issued 3. Mai 1939 and named to what looks like Adolf Frlweg. These identification books were required beginning in 1935 with the beginning of conscription in NSDAP-ruled Germany, and all eligible males were required to get one. His date of birth is listed as 1. 11. 1907, so he was also quite a bit older than the usual recruit, and had to get this pass as the conscription was widened late in the war.

- One German WWII Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch (German National Workbook), named to what looks like Paul Vöfzald. These books grew out of a 1935 law requiring registration of work, and documentation of work history for German citizens-and only German citizens. Foreigners who worked in Germany carried an Arbeitsbuch fur Auslander which had a picture of the owner.

A great set of German WWII Era Identification material, full of great translation and research possibilities!