RARE 1939 invite ARMY CAMP CONSTRUCTION ST WENDEL TOPPING OUT ceremony WWII For Sale

from what we can make out and thanks to Google translateTHIRD REICH HISTORY
Rare original invitation and program, approx 9 x 6 (we have 6 similar invitations for different areas)
to a ceremony for the completion or "topping out" of the Germany army training camps, completed in 1939 in THOLEYERBERG, ST WENDELDAS HEERESNEUBAUAMT IDAR OBERSTEINAPRIL 1939with program which includes marches, topping out ceremony with topping crown and speech, a banquet and entertainment with music and ballet
cover has image of traditional green branch wrapped crown /wreath like structure, complete with ribbonsINVITATION ON COVEREINLADVNG ZUM RICHTFEST ST WENDEL
printed on quality, probably hand made paper, excellent overall condition, pristine

Construction of the base and training areas began in 1938.

"The Third Reich needed a training area and Baumholder was picked. The German government appropriated 29,158 acres and resettled about 842familiesfrom 14 villages to clear the land for use by the Third Reich."

Baumholder's military history began in 1937 when the German government selected the area for a large military training ground, appropriating land and relocating residents to clear the way for the Wehrmacht.By 1938, the first barracks were ready, and various German and Austrian units were stationed there.Here's a more detailed breakdown:
• Selection and Construction (1937-1938):In 1937, the German government needed a large area for military training and chose Baumholder, due to its varied terrain, sparse population, and approximately 25,000 acres of land.
• Evacuation and Relocation:To clear the land, 842 families from 14 villages were resettled, and 29,158 acres were appropriated.
• Wehrmacht Training Base:Baumholder became one of the largest military training areas in Germany, with the first permanent barracks ready by 1938.

Neat addition to a collection
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