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National defence forces members’ booklets, popularly called “red passports,” given to soldiers when they were entered service

The National Archives of Estonia

The National Archives of Estonia
Tartu, Estonia

The soldiers’ personal data, as well as information on his family, mobilization and service record, were entered into the booklet. The cover of the booklet is emblazoned with the national defence force cross with the motto, “For faith, emperor and fatherland.” It also says that the individual would be in the national defence force until the age of 43.

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  • Title: National defence forces members’ booklets, popularly called “red passports,” given to soldiers when they were entered service
  • Date: 1914

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