SMGP-2374 Ahnenpass (proof of Aryan Lineage) Unissued

Under the Nazi regime the Ahnenpass was used to certify German citizens’ ‘Aryan’ lineage. It contained information about the bearer and traced their ancestors back four generations. The Ahnenpass became particularly important after the Nazis issued the Civil Service Restoration Act on 7 April1933, which stipulated that those who were not of ‘Aryan descent’ were not allowed to hold government positions and had to be fired immediately. You also would have needed this to get into the SS. This example is mint and never issued or filled out.