Theresienstadt Ghetto
Armband, ID & passport. The ghetto was established at the end of 1941 in what was formerly Czechoslovakia, fully occupied since March 15th of 1939...
Post-War passport for Vienna
1947 French occupational official travel document. The document was issued by the French legation in Vienna....
German issued foreigner-passports
Fremdenpass issued by Nazi Germany. These sorts of travel documents were issued to those residing in Germany, and though they were living legally with the proper documentation they were not citizens of the country. At some point in time, be it for travel or emigration,...
WW2 Polish passport from the Soviet Union
What makes this passport interesting is the location and time of its issuing. During the period of late 1941 and 1943, the capital of the Soviet Union was moved from Moscow to another city: It was decided that the new capital would be rather the...
Famed 20th Century pianist’s passport
Shura Cherkassky 1934 US issued passport. Outstanding musician’s passport, used for traveling on his world tour. The document, though not in pristine condition, is complete and full of amazing visas to nearly all corners of the world! Issued in December 11th 1934 and used until...
Consular official passport
Consulate staff's passport used for France up to 1933. Sometimes the simplest of items can conceal inside the smallest of treasures and once exposed, history unfolds in your hands. The passport here seems rather ordinary and not unique, early 1930's simple Polish consular passport issued...
Estonian passport used in Manchuria
Extended by the diplomatic legation in Harbin in 1935. The interesting part of the document can be found at the back: Manchurian Foreign Ministry official registration permit that was applied to passports or identity documents after verifying that the holder proved to have previous residence...
Another German Dienstpass
1944 late-war Service passport. Here is a lovely well-preserved sample, issued to a civilian working most likely in the transport/logistics sector. His additional documents also indicate that he is a Kaufm...
Post-war British Palestinian passport
The passport is beautifully used for nearly every western European country including the desired Allied Military Government (AMG) visas, most likely for visiting his "hom...
Fine Marshall Plan US special passport
The item here is an outstanding well preserved 1949 US Special Passport, issued to USAF captain (pilot) named George Amsler. Prior to his current posting, he had already a rich career in the army, for example, August 1948 to May 1949 served as interpreter to...