Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) Fabric Identity Card for Lilli Fader with Original Vinyl Cover and Family Photos – Issued 1968

This authentic West German fabric identity document was issued in 1968 to a young woman named Lilli Fader, born in Hamburg in 1948. The document was printed on durable cloth—a style typical of the early Federal Republic period—and is housed in its original black vinyl wallet embossed with Karl Rossin, a likely vendor or issuing agency.

Lilli’s full name, birthdate, and identifying information are clearly recorded in ink and stamped in purple municipal seals. Her official photograph is affixed with two metal eyelets and stamped with the seal of Hamburg, ensuring authenticity. The ID was issued on 10 June 1968, during a dynamic and transitional time in West German history.

What truly enhances this set is the inclusion of five personal black-and-white photographs found inside the wallet. These depict Lilli Fader herself—as a young woman—and several family members, possibly parents or grandparents. The combination of an official document and personal imagery adds a human and emotional layer to this historical artifact.

Notable Features:

• Identity card no. A 0441450, issued in Hamburg

• Original photograph of Lilli Fader, with matching stamps and signature

• Printed in both German and French: “Bundesrepublik Deutschland” / “République Fédérale d’Allemagne”

• Fabric construction with visible woven security patterns

• Five family photographs included: portraits and domestic scenes

Collector Appeal:

This is a deeply personal piece of Cold War–era documentation. The fact that it belonged to Lilli Fader and includes personal family photographs makes it particularly valuable to collectors of post-WWII German history, Cold War civilian life, or anyone studying the sociopolitical atmosphere of the late 1960s in West Germany.

Display Suggestions:

Display open with the wallet showing both the ID and Lilli’s portrait, surrounded by the included family photographs to tell a fuller story. Ideal for Cold War collections, identity document exhibits, or sociocultural displays about life in postwar Europe.