Original WWII “Certificate for Retention of War Trophies” dated 1945.

This authentic U.S. Army document authorized a serviceman to retain captured enemy equipment as personal property following the end of World War II. The certificate remains in its original duplicate format and includes military stamps, signatures, serial-numbered weapons, and handwritten notations.

Named to:

Jeffrey Robert L.

Unit listed as:

Medical Detachment, 362nd Infantry

The 362nd Infantry Regiment served with the 91st Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign. A handwritten notation on the certificate states:

“Found near Foiano, Italy”

Listed war trophies include:

* P-38 Pistol #5991C

* Steyr Pistol #1578Z

* German Belt and Bayonet

* German Helmet and Cap

The document bears an official military stamp and approving officer signature. Original paper clip remains attached.

Documents listing multiple serialized firearms are increasingly difficult to find and are highly sought after by WWII militaria, firearm, and historical document collectors.

Condition Details

* Original 1945 document

* Duplicate certificate format as issued

* Folded for storage

* Age toning throughout

* Small edge tears and corner wear

* Paper clip rust staining

* Creases and handling wear

* Handwritten entries remain legible

* Official stamp and signatures present

Shipping

Document will be carefully protected in archival sleeve and shipped flat between rigid cardboard.