WWII German Deutsches Reich Reisepass – Extensive European Travel – France, Italy, Austria & Yugoslavia – Family Passport (1935–1940)

An excellent original Deutsches Reich Reisepass issued in Dortmund to Emil Wahlmann and his wife Erna Wahlmann (née Kappenmann).

Issued on 4 July 1935, the passport remains exceptionally well completed and documents extensive pre-war travel throughout Europe.

Unlike many surviving Reich passports, this example contains multiple original photographs, numerous official visa and border control stamps, foreign exchange authorisations and family entries, making it an attractive research and display piece.

Personal Details

Emil Wahlmann

• Born: 22 March 1892
• Occupation: Merchant
• Residence: Dortmund

Erna Wahlmann (née Kappenmann)

• Born: 1 April 1892
• Birthplace: Braunschweig

Child

• Ingrid Wahlmann
• Born 22 March 1924

Travel History

The passport records numerous journeys before the outbreak of the Second World War.

Countries visited include:

• France
• Italy
• Austria
• Yugoslavia

Among the surviving entries are:

• French transit visa
• Austrian border control stamps
• Yugoslav entry stamps
• Italian banking and customs endorsements
• German foreign currency authorisations
• Multiple passport control stamps

The passport remained valid until 4 July 1940.