1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass.

Name/Title

1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass.

Entry/Object ID

1969.23.3

Description

1950-1953 United Nations safe conduct pass. ''7076' is in the bottom corners, possibly a serial number. Pass is printed in blue on beige paper. In three different languages the pass notes "Soldiers of the U.N. Forces: This certificate guarantees good treatment to any enemy 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" Below this is a large amount of text in Chinese (?). On the reverse is a comic that appears to demonstrate how enemy soldiers can use the pass to ensure their safe conduct.

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1953

Notes

Date: 22 September 1969

Dimensions

Height

12 cm

Width

19 cm