Proof of Metal Surrender
Below you will find a proof of metal surrender. As the war progressed, the German war industry had an increasing need for raw materials. Metals were crucial for the production of military goods such as tanks, cannons, and ammunition. In the Netherlands as well, the occupier demanded the surrender of metals. On June 18, 1941, Reichskommissar Seyss-Inquart issued Regulation 108. This regulation required the surrender of metals such as copper, lead, bronze, tin, and other alloys to the occupier. Individuals received a monetary compensation for these metals. Although the evasion of this measure was punishable by a prison sentence of five years or a fine, the regulation was widely disregarded. The proof you see below was issued to W.J. de Voogd, residing at Cornelis van Beverenstraat 13 in Dordrecht on July 31, 19411.
