Early double Certificate example. Probably 1944. Neat note on the reverse side giving APO Army Company 136 Inf. APO 33, mothers name / address with instructions to KEEP THIS. The form asked for a captured enemy document number or description of article. The bearer elected to describe the articles.

Triple-form Certificate. Probably 1945. The item is just 1 Japanese pistol. It is Army issue and interestingly the BEARER and the AUTHORIZING PERSON has the same name, rank and serial number (Lt Cols could do their own Certificates). Also, note the location NAGOYA BASE. Must be Japan.

EXHIBIT C

A full page Certificate. Issued at a SEABEE BASE. Addressed TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Machinist Mate 2nd Class. Pistol and holster with the pistol serial number (484 77)and date (19.7) of manufacture (they thought the date was another serial number). Usually serial numbers of rifles and pistols were not recorded. When present, the number ties the Certificate to a particular rifle or pistol. In this case the manufacturer's date is also included and the holster has the triangle Intelligence Stamp inside the flap. So this T- 14 is definitely tied to this Certificate. Also there is a Pawn stamp on the reverse side that attests to the pistol being sold in Mar 1946 (only 6 months after it was "captured"). I believe the Sea BEES were the most prolific souvenir hunters than any other branch of service. After all they had the best access to find and retain the souvenirs. Furthermore, when the construction started the Post Offices were soon to open.

EXHIBIT D

This Navy Certificate is short and sweet. Issued by ISLAND COMAMND INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. It certifies that items Stamped may be retained as personal items. No items are listed. So this Certificate is a "blank-check". The bearer can add as many items as he can get stamped.