This is an original German Arbeitsbuch (workbook) issued to Hermann Lantermann, born in 1892. The entries inside document his employment during the final years of the Second World War.
 
Of particular interest is his service from 1944 to 1945 with Rheinmetall, one of the largest and most important armament manufacturers of the Third Reich. At Rheinmetall, he worked as a purchasing officer (Einkäufer) – a position directly connected to the supply and procurement of materials vital for the company’s production. During this time, Rheinmetall was heavily involved in the development and manufacture of weapons and tanks.
 
This Arbeitsbuch provides a direct and personal connection to the German war industry during the last phase of the conflict. Complete with original entries and official stamps, it represents a historically significant document for collectors of Third Reich industry and labor history.