{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-set-of-four-identification-books-2-wehrpass-1-soldbuch-1-arbeitsbuch","title":"Original German WWII Set of Four Identification Books - (2) Wehrpaß, (1) Soldbuch \u0026 (1) Arbeitsbuch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely set consists of the following Identification books:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII \u003cem\u003eSoldbuch zugleich Personalausweis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Payment and Identity Book) named to a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Radioman) named \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich Grusfeolf\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(?). Born in 1902, he was in his 40s when this book was issued on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21. November 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Wehrpaß Identification Book\u003c\/strong\u003e issued \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. 8. 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and named to what looks like \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm Haag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18. Februar 1906\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Wehrpaß Identification Book\u003c\/strong\u003e issued \u003cstrong\u003e3. Mai 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e and named to what looks like \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdolf Frlweg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (German National Workbook), named to what looks like \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Vöfzald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great set of German WWII Era Identification material, full of great translation and research possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40579892805701,"sku":"ONSV23JVD56","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23JVD56__01.jpg?v=1684855823","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-set-of-four-identification-books-2-wehrpass-1-soldbuch-1-arbeitsbuch","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}