Description
Physical description
blood chit, plastic holder
Blood chit comprising folded rectangular sheet of cream-coloured rayon stitched around sides, side one bears a large printed U.S. flag with the following inscriptions in Russian and English
"Ya Amerikanets (Pronounced as spelt). Please communicate my particulars to American Military Mission Moscow".
Side two bears a smaller U.S. flag with inscription as above as well as a set of instructions:
"INSTRUCTIONS (1) Learn by heart the Russian phrase "Ya Amerikanets" (means "I am American) and is pronounced as spelt). (2) Carry this folder and contents in left breast pocket. (3) If you have time before contact with Russian troops, take out the folder and attach it (flag side outwards) to front of pocket. (4) When spotted by Russian troops put up your hands holding the flag in one of them and call out the phrase "Ya Amerikanets." (5) If you are spotted before taking action as at para 3 do NOT attempt to extract folder or flag. Put up your hands and call out the phrase "Ya Amerikanets" The folder will be found when you are searched. (6) You must understand that these recognition aids CANNOT be accepted by Soviet troops as proof of bona fides as they may be copied by the enemy. They should however protect you until you are cross questioned by competent officers."
The blood chit is complete with a transparent plastic containing pocket for holding the blood chit, with cotton tape attached for hanging around the neck.
Printed
(side 1) "Ya Amerikanets" (Pronounced as spelt). Please communicate my particulars to American Military Mission Moscow. INSTRUCTIONS (1) Learn by heart the Russian phrase "Ya Amerikanets" (means "I am American) and is pronounced as spelt). (2) Carry this folder and contents in left breast pocket. (3) If you have time before contact with Russian troops, take out the folder and attach it (flag side outwards) to front of pocket. (4) When spotted by Russian troops put up your hands holding the flag in one of them and call out the phrase "Ya Amerikanets." (5) If you are spotted before taking action as at para 3 do NOT attempt to extract folder or flag. Put up your hands and call out the phrase "Ya Amerikanets" The folder will be found when you are searched. (6) You must understand that these recognition aids CANNOT be accepted by Soviet troops as proof of bona fides as they may be copied by the enemy. They should however protect you until you are cross questioned by competent officers.
(side 2) "Ya Amerikanets" (Pronounced as spelt). Please communicate my particulars to American Military Mission Moscow.