[ Autographs ] NKVD OFFICER'S IDENTIFICATION BOOK Rare D.S. signed with printed signature by the feared head of the NKVD, Lavrenty Beria issued to an officer under his command. The document is leather-bound with embossed NKVD logo on the cover, with a photograph of the officer in uniform attached within, listed as "No. 221" and issued on May 15, 1944. NKVD forces were used to round-up traitors, shirkers and stragglers who were almost always executed after summary trials. In fine condition.