WWII GERMAN WORK DOCUMENTATION IDENTIFICATION PAPAERS
Germany under the Third Reich required that its citizens have work documentation in order to go
to their jobs and transit from city to city. This was a very effective way in which the government
could control the population. Every movement was recorded.
The item discussed in this page is a worker identification document. As employed during WWII.
of high quality construction. dark green/gray color with the image of an eagle applied in relief
to the front cover. Subdued design.
The binding is held with a two-color string.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German paper items worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
propaganda posters in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The inside of the book has a wax seal of the eagle and swastika. A leaf is also set on the page.
The binding string touches the leaf and seal. Dated 1942. Signed.
A couple of loose sheets, including a newspaper clipping, is found inside the book. Clearly
personal touches applied by the original owner.
Many German documents and paperwork are currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of the items. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the German paper collectibles.
If you have an interest is seeing other paperwork from the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German Paperwork
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
political, civil service, homefront and many more areas.
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