STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1472, sig. 109-4/1226

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8 All the warrior comrades of the circle warrior associations have "Instrument Divisions" (Preparations) which have sometimes been used to guard war-important objects. Likewise, comrades in war-relevant plants, such as explosives factory Semtin, are hired. The procurement of the service suit has become almost impossible today and in this respect patience and consideration, especially on inferior comrades, is necessary. The relationship between the Nazi Reichskriegerbund and the party, Wehrmacht and all political services is a complaint. The NsKov is the most friendly group, in all places, as in the previous year, working hand in hand. There is not the slightest difference of opinion and the commonality finds its expression already in the implementation of joint appeals. A large number of comrades stand as officers in the ranks of the NSDAP. In conclusion, it can be reported that the closeness of the comrades takes place in an almost ideal way, that the National Socialist intellectual attitude through undisputed influence, especially with those comrades who are not members of the NsDAP, gains more and more space in the ever-expected appeals. The unity of national thought and will appears thus established in the ranks of the old soldiers.The will to sacrifice of all former soldiers is in many cases touching and exceeds the expected result. For example, in the short period of 14 days, a rapid collection arranged in favour of the orphanages by the Reichskriegerführer was set up in the District Warriors Association Prague-Pilsen RM 3.01 per head, with a warrior comradeship even RM 7.- per head. The District Warrior Association Brno provided RM 3 536.- for the same purpose. In fencing, for example, bruns alone received the amount of RM 9 370.-, Prague-pilsen RM 5 604.54. Every appeal to the sacrificial will of the comrades is heard, bearing in mind that most of them still have relatively lower revenues today. The Gauverbindungsführer has carried out countless interventions at offices and authorities for comrades from the international Protectorate and has been a successful participant in supply and support matters and other personal matters, as well as in document procurement. With the division of Reichsversorgung, the closest agreement with regard to the recognition of the honor and veteran soldier, then in relation to reparation, is practiced. Heil Hitler.! The Gauverbindungsführer : .A Obstlt.a.D. ,