Reichsarbeitsdienst für die weibliche Jugend (RADwJ) Arbeitspass – Mehring, Trier
An original Reichsarbeitsdienst für die weibliche Jugend (RADwJ) Arbeitspass issued to Margarethe Regner, born 7 February 1920 in Mehring near Trier.
The pass retains its original photograph secured by staples and cancelled with official Reichsarbeitsdienst ink stamps. The document records her compulsory labour service with RAD district Trier I, including her service number, enlistment, oath to the Führer, and discharge details.
According to the entries, Regner entered service on 5 July 1940, swore the oath on 26 July 1940, and completed her service on 2 November 1940. The document bears multiple official RAD stamps from the women’s labour service administration, making it an attractive and well-documented personal service booklet.
A scarce and historical identity document that would fit well into any collection dedicated to the RAD, women’s organizations, or Third Reich documents.
Condition
- Complete original booklet
- Original attached portrait photograph
- Multiple clear official ink stamps
- Service entries fully completed
- Minor age toning and handling wear consistent with age
- Overall very good condition
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Historical Description
The Reichsarbeitsdienst für die weibliche Jugend (RADwJ) was the female branch of the Reich Labour Service, established to provide compulsory national labour service for young German women.
Following the introduction of mandatory labour service, unmarried women generally completed a six-month period of service before entering employment, higher education, or, in many cases, marriage. Their duties typically included agricultural work, domestic assistance, childcare, food production, public welfare, and support for the civilian home front. After the outbreak of the Second World War, many RAD women also contributed to wartime logistics and administrative support.
Each member received an Arbeitspass, which served as an official record of identity and service. It documented personal details, unit assignments, dates of service, the oath of allegiance, and discharge information. Original booklets retaining their period photographs and official ink stamps provide valuable insight into the administration of the RAD and the experiences of individual participants.
This example records the service of Margarethe Regner of Mehring (Trier district), who entered the RAD on 5 July 1940, swore the oath on 26 July 1940, and was released from service on 2 November 1940.
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