U.S. - Air Force - Document - SAFE CONDUCT / PASSIERSCHEIN - 1944

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Original WWII propaganda folder titled SAFE CONDUCT / PASSIERSCHEIN from 1944, issued by Allied forces (Luchtmacht) to guarantee safe passage for surrendering German troops; dimensions 21.4 x 13.3 cm, in very good condition, original, one copy, no certificate.

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A rare original propaganda leaflet from World War II, originating from the Allies and dropped from an aircraft. It concerns a specific type of 'PASSIERSCHEIN' (surrender leaflet) that guaranteed safe passage for the surrendering German troops.

This specific variant (code ZG 37) was dropped behind German lines during the Battle of Normandy and was also used further in the following month.

Top left: the Great Seal of the United States.

Top right: the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, seen with the text 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' on the ribbon.

The coat of arms features a crowned lion and a crowned unicorn as shield bearers.
The shield itself is divided into four quarters with the coats of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
The phrase 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' is French for 'God and my right'.


Dimensions (L x W): 21.4 x 13.3 cm

See the photos for a good impression.

Packaging: between cardboard
Shipping: with Track&Trace

Safe conduct / Pass
A rare original propaganda leaflet from World War II, originating from the Allies and dropped from an aircraft. It concerns a specific type of 'PASSIERSCHEIN' (surrender leaflet) that guaranteed safe passage for the surrendering German troops.

This specific variant (code ZG 37) was dropped behind German lines during the Battle of Normandy and was also used further in the following month.

Top left: the Great Seal of the United States.

Top right: the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, seen with the text 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' on the ribbon.

The coat of arms features a crowned lion and a crowned unicorn as shield bearers.
The shield itself is divided into four quarters with the coats of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
The phrase 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' is French for 'God and my right'.


Dimensions (L x W): 21.4 x 13.3 cm

See the photos for a good impression.

Packaging: between cardboard
Shipping: with Track&Trace

Details

Era
1900-2000
Army Unit
Air Force
Number of Books
1
Original/ Replica
Original
Author/ Illustrator
Luchtmacht
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Title
SAFE CONDUCT / PASSIERSCHEIN
Condition
Very good
Year
1944
Language
English, German
Original language
Yes
Country of Origin
U.S.
Autographed by a famous person
No
Military Context
Yes
BelgiumVerified
137
Objects sold
Private

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