English Translation

3 - 3 - but also the basic maintenance of the Sokol associations in the whole Reich area according to the objective of the sokol headquarters in Prague is quite hostile to the rich. By state police investigations it has been proved that the Czech associations were used in the Reich for high- and country-traiting activities. In this respect I refer to my decree of 1o.4.4o - IV D 1 b - 992/40. I therefore have with immediate effect the cessation of the activity of the Sokol Association, its subdivisions and branch associations until further notice for the entire empire. The associations are to be closed, the assets must be secured and recorded separately for each association, as far as commercial enterprises of cea cd decide whether ebonfalls a closing must take place, for each individual case, the establishment of replacement organizations must be prevented, likewise the closed transfer of Sokol members or the inclusion of larger groups into other associations. Associations which act contrary to this provision must be dissolved. Finally, the measures carried out must be reported on 2 September 41. eg: H c y d r i c h. Certified: GOpAl 0