Berechtigungsschein 1941

*Berechtigungsschein* (1941) is a historical document issued by the Amsterdam Police during World War II. The document, measuring 9 cm by 8 cm, serves as a permit for a named individual to be out in public during a curfew imposed by the occupying German forces in Amsterdam between 20:00 and 24:00 hours. The document features handwritten information about the recipient, including their birthdate, address, and purpose of being out during curfew. It also states that the permit must be returned to the police headquarters upon the end of the emergency period. This artefact offers a glimpse into the everyday realities of life under occupation in Amsterdam and the restrictions imposed on citizens during wartime.