Civilian Defense Identification Cards

A vintage Connecticut Defense Council certificate for Edward H. Pitkin, listing his address at 439 River St., Guilford, Connecticut. It certifies his enrollment as a member of the civilian defense force as an Air Raid Warden, signed by officials and featuring an emblem.

Members of the Civilian Defence Corps were issued with identification cards. Every state issued these cards

A vintage identification card with a thumbprint, a black-and-white portrait of a young man wearing glasses and a leather jacket, and handwritten and printed text.