{"product_id":"original-1947-german-berufsbuch-professional-employment-book-named-to-willi-kolb","title":"Original 1947 German Berufsbuch (Professional Employment Book)-Named to Willi Kolb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Berufsbuch (Professional Employment Book)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued during the immediate post-World War II Allied Occupation of Germany. This authentic government-issued employment record is named to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilli Kolb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was issued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbeitsamt Betzdorf, Nebenstelle Wissen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 13, 1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe booklet records the owner’s personal information, vocational training, and occupational qualifications. Included are original handwritten entries documenting Willi Kolb’s birth on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 23, 1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, birthplace, nationality, residence, and the completion of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-year apprenticeship from July 5, 1944, through July 4, 1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Official labor office stamps, signatures, and classification entries remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman and French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this booklet reflects the administration of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Occupation Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in postwar Germany and represents an interesting artifact from the rebuilding of Germany following World War II. These employment books served as official records of vocational qualifications and employment history and are increasingly sought after by collectors of German documents, WWII occupation-era material, genealogy, and Cold War history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good original condition. Complete with all covers and pages. Light age toning, minor handling wear, and expected signs of use from age. Original handwritten entries, labor office stamp, and signatures remain well preserved. Please review all photographs carefully for the best representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and historically significant piece of postwar German history that would make an excellent addition to any WWII, occupation-era, German document, or historical ephemera collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230128308301,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7E3DDA88-3142-4404-8FF6-382A36DE1AA9.jpg?v=1783708479","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-1947-german-berufsbuch-professional-employment-book-named-to-willi-kolb","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}