1914 WWI Imperial German Courier Pass Signed Schmidt-Dargitz For Sale

Original Imperial German Courier Pass / Safe Conduct Document — September 16, 1914 | World War IUp for sale is an intriguing piece of early World War I diplomatic history: an original Imperial German courier pass or safe-conduct document reportedly issued by the German Foreign Office (Das Auswärtige Amt) in Berlin and dated September 16, 1914, just weeks after the outbreak of World War I.The document reportedly authorizes American citizen Bernard Goldsmith to travel while carrying diplomatic dispatches, with the stated destination of London, England. Featuring a signature attributed to Imperial German diplomat Ernst Schmidt-Dargitz, this historical artifact offers a compelling subject for research into wartime diplomacy, international travel, and official documentation during the opening months of the Great War.HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS• Issuing Authority: The Imperial German Foreign Office (Das Auswärtige Amt), Berlin, as identified in the document’s reported description.• Date: September 16, 1914, during the opening phase of World War I.• Named Individual: Bernard Goldsmith, identified as an American citizen and the intended bearer of the document.• Diplomatic Context: The document is described as authorizing passage through checkpoints while carrying diplomatic dispatches toward London. The precise route, intended purpose, and circumstances of the journey would benefit from further historical investigation.• Associated Signature: Features a signature attributed to Ernst Schmidt-Dargitz, an Imperial German diplomatic official.• Original Period Document: An intriguing example of the official paperwork associated with international movement and diplomatic administration during wartime.CONDITION NOTE — PLEASE READ BEFORE offerDINGThe document is in FAIR TO GOOD antique condition, displaying significant handling wear consistent with its age and reported use as a traveled courier pass.Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the paper’s condition, visible wear, folds, markings, signatures, and other physical characteristics. The images should be considered an essential part of the condition description.PERFECT FOR COLLECTORS OF• World War I Historical Documents and Ephemera
• Imperial German History and Diplomacy
• German Foreign Office Memorabilia
• Early 20th-Century Diplomatic Correspondence
• Historical Passports, Permits, and Safe-Conduct Documents
• American and European Diplomatic History
• Original Signed Documents and Archival CollectiblesA FASCINATING WORLD WAR I-ERA ARTIFACTDated to September 1914, this document belongs to a pivotal period in European history, when international travel, diplomatic communications, and official permissions operated under extraordinary wartime circumstances.Its reported association with the Imperial German Foreign Office, its named American bearer, and its stated diplomatic purpose make it an interesting potential addition to a collection of World War I documents or Imperial German historical ephemera.The document is offered as an antique historical artifact. Please review the photographs and visible details carefully when evaluating its authenticity, attribution, and condition.