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1923 German Personal-Ausweis Card Arnsberg Westphalia - Weimar Republic Era
Approximate size (WHEN FOLDED) : 14X9 CM
Authentic 1923 Weimar Republic Era \"Personal-Ausweis\"
This is a fascinating piece of German history: an original personal identification document issued in July 1923 in Arnsberg, Westphalia. This specific ID was \"only valid for entry into the occupied territory\" (Nur gültig für die Einreise in das besetzte Gebiet), reflecting the complex geopolitical climate of post-WWI Germany during the occupation of the Ruhr.
Item Details:
Holder: Wilhelm Böhm.
Occupation: Buchbindermeister (Master Bookbinder).
Date of Birth: October 23, 1876.
Issue Date: July 20, 1923.
Features: Includes the original black and white photograph of the holder, hand-signed signature, and official police stamps (Polizeiverwaltung Arnsberg) featuring the historical eagle emblem.
Condition: Authentic vintage condition with natural age-related wear, foxing, and folding creases which add to its historical character. Please refer to the high-resolution scans for a detailed view of the condition.
Why collect this?
Historical Significance: Issued during the height of the German hyperinflation and the Ruhr occupation period.
Visual Appeal: Beautiful Sütterlin/Kurrent handwriting and crisp official stamps make it a great display piece.
Rarity: Original ID cards from this specific region and transitional era are highly sought after by militaria and ephemera collectors.
A unique addition to any collection of German history, genealogy, or early 20th-century ephemera.
The documents\\photos was scanned by a scanner - there may be a slight color variation in the actual product.
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