Ordnungsnummer
Ordnungsnummer, also known as "order number" or "registration number," is a unique identifier assigned to individuals, typically in the context of concentration camps and other forms of forced labor during the Holocaust. The system was introduced by the Nazi regime to facilitate the administration and control of prisoners. Each prisoner was assigned an Ordnungsnummer, which was usually a five-digit number, although it could vary in length depending on the camp. This number was used for various purposes, including identification, record-keeping, and tracking the movements of prisoners.
The Ordnungsnummer was typically tattooed on the inner left arm of the prisoner, although in some cases,
The Ordnungsnummer was a crucial tool for the Nazi regime, allowing them to monitor the health, work
The Ordnungsnummer system was abolished after the end of World War II, and the practice of tattooing