A very unusual Chit which features the Chinese Ambassadors Seal or Chop in the center of piece that does not included the "may-guo" characters. This is an indication it is Post American Volunteer Group issued. The National People's Government Aeronautical Commission approved the text of all chits. I.B.C.M. REB-2220, Fig. 7.3 Pg.85, Last Hope. MM-96

The Military Intelligence Service, MIS-X, provided information and training for aircrew escape and evasion tactics. Part of this was the use of the Blood Chit. These were approved by MIS-X who also worked with Chinese Officials to stamp each approved chit with the seal (chop) of the Nationalistic Chinese Ambassador to the United States. This variant with the "W" before the serial indicates wit was issued in Washington. I.B.C.M. REB-3244, Fig. 7.33 Pg. 104, Last Hope. MM-163

This is and early Type Two MIS-X Chit issued for use in China. The only change was a slightly different text then on Type One MIS-X Chits. The National People's Government Aeronautical Commission approved claimed all chits and, on this variant, indicated it was a borrowed piece. I.B.C.M. REB-3246, Fig. 7.34 Pg. 105, Last Hope.MM-164

The DEB-10 chits were printed in India and intended to be used by pilots flying “The Hump. Although this variant was produced in the United States and is considered on ef he best US Made chits. The material is rayon with drill cotton back. The five languages are, Burmese, S. Shan, Chinese, Sgaw Karen and W. Shan. A unique feature to identify this chit is the serial number being printed with purple ink. I.B.C.M. REB 3242, Fig. 7.32, Pg. 103, Last Hope, MM-176

The DEB-10 chits were printed in India and intended to be used by pilots flying “The Hump. Although this variant was produced in the United States and is considered one of the best US Made chits. The material is rayon with drill cotton back. The five languages are, Burmese, S. Shan, Chinese, Sgaw Karen and W. Shan. A unique feature to identify this chit is the serial number being printed with purple ink. I.B.C.M. REB 3242, Fig. 7.32, Pg. 103, Last Hope, MM-177

The multi piece appliqued construction of this interesting souvenir patch. Although it is not considered a true Blood Chit as it has not been approved the Aeronautical Commission nor features the Ambassadors Seal or Chop. These, are nonetheless very intricate and beautiful designs and many are found with personalized notations added. This artifact has none of that, though is considered an earlier variant due to the design of he China Burma India Theater insignia. I.B.C.M., REB-9030, Fig. 7.98, Pg. 140 Last Hope, MM-178

This large Korean War era Blood Chit was published by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, of the United States Air Force. This chit is identified as XM-51-1 (European). Accepted in February 1951 and lithographed in April, 1951. The languages included are; Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Italian, Greek, Finnish, Serbo-Croatian, German, Polish, French English, Swedish and Russian. This chit and other Korean War era chits are not discussed in Last Hope. Chit No. 25480E 13 Language, XM-51-1 (European) MM-167

Another large format Korean War era Blood Chit and was also published by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, of the United States Air Force. This chit is identified as XM-51-2 (Far East). Accepted in February 1951 and lithographed in April, 1951. The 10 languages on this chit are; Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Burmese, French, Hindi, English, Urdu, and Russian. This chit and other Korean War era chits are not discussed in Last Hope. Chit No. 22247E 10 Language, XM-51-2 (Far East) MM-168

This Blood Chit was published by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, of the United States Air Force. This chit is identified as XM-51-3 (USSR and Satellites). Accepted in February 1951 and lithographed in April, 1951. The Languages printed in this chit are; Arabic, Greek, Bulgarian, German, Russian, French, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Rumanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, and English. This chit and other Korean War era chits are not discussed in Last Hope. Chit No. 0222B 14 language, XM-51-2 (USSR and Satellites) MM-169

A very unique Blood Chit printed on a paper like cloth. Of course, these were intended for use over Soviet Territory. The paper/cloth was quite thin, so much so, you could actually see though and read the printing on the obverse. Earlier variants were printed on rayon with black ink and this paper/cloth variant was printed in blue ink. The chits were published and distributed in large numbers near the end of the war. I.B.C.M. REB-3220, Fig. 6.24/6.25, Pg. 73 Last Hope, MM-187

The reverse of the dual language chit. It has English instructions on how to conduct themselves when approached by Russian soldiers. I.B.C.M. REB-3220, Fig. 6.24/6.25, Pg. 73 Last Hope, MM-187

The Type Four MIS-X chit printed on rayon with 7 languages. The centrally located serial number is now printed in red ink. This is a feature of an early variant of this chit. An interesting thing is the inclusion of Japanese on this chit, as well as identifying each language. The languages on this chit are; French, Annamese, Thai, Lao, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. I.B.C.M. REB-3250, Fig. 7.39, Pg. 109 Last Hope, MM-188

The United Kingdom flag is the centerpiece of this large Blood Chit, and indicates its use by British aviators. It is a 17 language chit that included French, Annamite, Malay, Jawi, Haka, Sumatra, Thai, Kachin, Tamil, W. Shan, Laizo, Karen, Burmese, Chinese, E. Shan and N Thai, as well as Bengali. It is a very large chit that is printed on rayon, most likely in Britain. Apparently, there were a large number of these produced and there were earlier variants which were printed in different color inks and made of a silk. I.B.C.M., REB1256-1, Fig. 7.30, Pg. 101, Last Hope. MM-175

The flag was produced in India and was most likely made around the same time as the DEB-10 Chits. It is printed on Silk and sewn to Cotton and was another example of theater made, officially issued item. I.B.C.M. REB 3252, Fig. 7.42, Pg. 11 Lat Hope, MM-162

This unique and very late version of the Blood Chit is not listed on the International Blood Chit Museums database. This chit was produced the Operation Desert Shield and indicated on the Chit. It was prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, in St. Louis MO. The languages included are Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Kurdish, Turkish and English. An interesting feature are the serial numbered corners. It has been suggested that a corner would be torn of and used as a confirmation of indent of the holder being transported by other forces. MM-189

The very distinctive squadron insignia of the 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron. They flew C-47 over "The Hump".

A stunning multi-piece leather and hand painted chit. I.B.C.M., REB-9030, Fig. 7.98, Pg. 140 Last Hope, MM-178

Simple cloth flags re-purposed into interior pockets