Victory in Europe: an original Cease Fire Order, 4 May 1945
An original field document marked "GO 411A SECRET" from "EXFOR MAIN" to "FIRST CDN ARMY: SECOND BRIT ARMY : L OF C: GHQ AA TPS : 79 ARMD DIV: EXFOR REAR" and "SECOND TAF: EXFOR TAC: 22 LIASON HQ." This General Order commands that "all offensive ops will cease from receipt this signal" and schedules further ceasefire orders for 0800 hours on 5th May. The document is dated and timed at "04 2050" hours and annotated "4 MAY 1945" and "CEASE FIRE" in black pen. 9-1/5 x 7-1/4 in (24 x 19 cm)
Provenance: The War Museum.