RARE 1939 invite ARMY CAMP BARRACKS LEBACH GERMANY TOPPING OUT ceremony WWII SS? For Sale

from what we can make out and thanks to Google translateTHIRD REICH HISTORY
Rare original WWII invitation and program, approx 9 x 6 (we have 6 similar invitations for different areas, invitee HERRN REGIERUNGS BAURAT RASCH) GOVERNMENT BUILDING COMMISSIONER, GOVERNOR???
to a ceremony for the completion or "topping out" of the Germany army training camps, completed in JUNE 1939 in LEBACH, GERMANYARMY CONSTRUCTION OFFICE IN SAARBRUCKEN GRANTS THE GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY THE RIGHT TO INVITE YOU TO THE UPCOMING TOPPING CEREMONY OF THE BARRACKS IN LEBACHJUNE 1939
cover has image of building with traditional green tree branch wrapped crown /wreath like structure, complete with ribbons, image of construction team, builder, architect with roast chicken, and liquor on the other side, appears to be hand coloredhand signed in ink, hand lettered with name of invitee RASCH
PROGRAMMGOVERNMENT BUILDING COMMISSIONER PROMPTLY RESPECTFULLY INVITED TO THE GRAND INFANTRY BARRACKS AT THE NEW BARRACKS CONSTRUCTION FOLLOWED BY A CEREMONIAL MARCH THROUGH THE VILLAGE AND TOPPING OUT SPEECH IN BANQUET HALLDuring WWII, the town of Lebach in Germany was home to an army training camp, specifically the SS JUNKER SCHOOLSwhich focused on political and ideological indoctrination and personality training for future SS leaders and officers, rather than military instruction.
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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