1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass.

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Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass.

Entry/Object ID

1969.23.2

Scope and Content

1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass. Written in Korean, English, and Chinese. Reads "SAFE CONDUCT CERTIFICATE / Attention U.N. Soldiers: / This certificate guarantees good treatment to any Chinese or North Korean soldier desiring to cease fighting. Take this man to your nearest officer and treat him as an honourable prisoner of war. (signed) Matthew B. Ridgway, Commander in Chief United Nations Forces" Reverse has design with the number '100' in it. Certificate may have been printed on currency?