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The Geneva Convention ID Card was introduced 1943-44 and was intended as an improvement of the previous document . It was easier to carry and handle, moreover it was coated with transparent plastic for enhanced protection of the document . It holds sufficient space for a picture of the holder and includes all necessary identification data including height, weight, hair color, eyes color, date of birth, even fingerprints, official Geneva Convention ID number, and indication of duties of the card bearer . This card was issued to military and civilian protected personnel . (our model is based on a genuine item, being somewhat more complex and in order to guarantee maximum authenticity, it was recreated with help of a printshop, nevertheless, all necessary data can be individually added, prior to plastic coating) |
FORM 52b, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, US ARMY, REVISED NOV 5, 1942 (EMT)
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Each medic carried an EMT (Emergency Medical Tag) Book in one of his canvas pouches . The EMT was attached to the patient's clothing, and was supposed to be filled out by the frontline medic - it contained data covering the patient's identity, arm or service, full diagnosis as well as treatment given . Carbon copies served to compile a daily list of casualties in order to prepare necessary reports and keep records (they were assembled by the senior medical officer of each unit) . When soldiers were killed in action, the EMT attached to the body would be removed by medical personnel accompanying the GRS burying party, for recording its contents, and for transmittal to the Surgeon General's office . (our model represents a revised first pattern, dated 1942, and is based on a genuine item, with full contents, being somewhat complicated and in order to guarantee maximum authenticity, it was recreated with help of a printshop) |
CURRENCY,INVASION (SUPPLEMENTAL FRENCH FRANC CURRENCY)
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Special Invasion Currency (or officially: Supplemental French Franc Currency) was introduced by the Allies for the Normandy D-Day operation . It could be used together with the official French currency (still in use in occupied France) . Following banknotes existed : 2 Francs - 5 Francs - 10 Francs - 50 Francs - 100 Francs - 500 Francs - 1,000 Francs, all printed by Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co. (USA) and with different colors each . (our models are based on genuine items, while boxes and labels were taken from period photographs, all notes were recreated on good quality paper, with a first class color photocopier) |
TAG,PRISONER OF WAR
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Special Tag to be used for identification of an enemy Prisoner of War . This Tag is to be used by the capturing unit, and is mandatory for use at the Division Collecting Point . Each PW is to be tagged (with loop cord around neck, or attached to clothing) . It is important to note that PWs who did not wear subject Tag, or who mutilated, destroyed or lost same would not receive food at the Prisoner of War Collecting and Processing Point ! The obverse side of the Tag indicated PRISONER OF WAR with space for date of capture, place of capture, and unit making capture - instructions were printed on the reverse side in English + 3 languages (of major Axis forces) i.e. German, Italian and Japanese . (our model is based on a genuine PW Tag, and was recreated on white paper, with help of a good photocopier) |
WINE LABEL,GERMAN FORCES
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German occupying forces either purchased, or more commonly seized certain goods for restricted use by their own military personnel . As such, foodstuffs and drinks were often served in rest homes, restaurants, headquarters, off limits to civilians . In order to clearly indicate the 'restricted' use of these goods, labels were stamped with a colored (mainly red) indication of same, e.g. - nur für die Deutsche Wehrmacht - . (our model was totally recreated from period photographs, with help of a PC, while the stamp was manufactured by a printer) |
