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    Question about German Identity Documents

    My question is:

    Did the US War Department ever publish any type of manual or handbook for the various paperwork that a GI might come accross? Given the thousands of different documents it would seem lodgical to me that some manual exist.

    And if so, would anyone know how to secure a copy?
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    #2
    To your first question, yes:

    The Exploitation of German Documents, Military Intelligence Division, War Department, Washington, DC. 1944

    To your second, I have a photo copy somewhere but never been able to find an original copy so far!

    /Ian
    Photos/images copyright © Ian Jewison collection

    Collecting interests: Cavalry units, 1 Kavallerie/24 Panzer Division, Stukageschwader 1

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      #3
      Thanks, for the response. Now, I know what to search for.

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        "IDENTITY DOCUMENTS IN GERMANY,” printed in 1944 by G-2 (Counter Intelligence Sub-Division), Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Evaluation & Dissemination Section.

        This 8-1/4 x 12-1/2 inch publication has over 200 illustrated pages and was printed for intelligence sections.

        This practically impossible to find manual is one of a range of books issued by G2 which included subject matters such as HJ, Polizei, Allgemeine SS and policies and procedures for the Military Occupation of Germany.

        All SHAEF manuals are extremely difficult to find and can therefore command high prices.
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          #5
          Thanks for sharing the pictures. I knew there had to be some sort of manual out there somewhere. Great Score! I would love to find one of these manuals.

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            #6
            Finally found a copy. Unfortunately, it is out of my price range.

            In case anyone is interested.


            Ebay Item number: 290505142768

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              #7
              Originally posted by mkbkbkrk View Post
              Finally found a copy. Unfortunately, it is out of my price range.

              In case anyone is interested.


              Ebay Item number: 290505142768
              how much is it?

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                #8
                It's ridiculously overpriced at $3,500.

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                  #9
                  good luck to them to find somebody to buy it!

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                    #10
                    I hope its not the one that was in a German auction that sold for €750.

                    Incidentally because of the size and amount of pages, even a .pdf from the National Archives is over £200!!!
                    Photos/images copyright © Ian Jewison collection

                    Collecting interests: Cavalry units, 1 Kavallerie/24 Panzer Division, Stukageschwader 1

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                      #11
                      Sounds like one to photograph the next time i'm there. Seems like they might have two copies.

                      WO 219/5318

                      WO 208/2946
                      Collecting German award documents, other paperwork and photos relating to Norway and Finland.

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