This identification document belonged to Werner (Peter) Pintus, who immigrated to the United States and settled in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. Documents like this one were issued in the city of Berlin, Germany after the Allied forces occupied it after World War II. The document entitled citizens to certain privileges denied by the Nazis during the war. The booklet's cover displayed the symbol of the concentration camps that were operated by the Nazis during World War II. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.014.013 [Card, Identification]
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