Original British C.M.P. Information Post Map – Berlin Occupation Period – Spandau & Charlottenburg – Post-WWII British Army

Original British C.M.P. Information Post Map – Berlin Occupation Period – Spandau & Charlottenburg – Post-WWII British Army
Original British Military Government / C.M.P. Information Post Map of Berlin – Early Occupation Period

A scarce and fascinating original C.M.P. (Corps of Military Police) Information Post folding map produced for use by British personnel serving in occupied Berlin immediately after the Second World War.

This pocket-sized guide unfolds to reveal detailed street maps covering the British Sector of Berlin, including Spandau, Hakenfelde, Charlottenburg, Tiergarten, Wilmersdorf and surrounding districts. Printed within are important British military locations together with emergency telephone numbers and information posts used by occupying forces.

The reverse contains spaces for soldiers to record important addresses and telephone numbers, with several period pencil annotations still present, adding to its authenticity and historical interest.

Historical Background

Following Germany’s surrender in May 1945, Berlin was divided into four occupation sectors administered by Britain, the United States, France and the Soviet Union.

The British Sector included districts such as Spandau, famous for Spandau Prison, where leading Nazi war criminals—including Rudolf Hess—were imprisoned following the Nuremberg Trials.

British military personnel required practical guides such as this to navigate the devastated city, locate military headquarters, police stations, hospitals, fire services and government offices during the difficult years of reconstruction.

The map lists important British administrative locations including:

Headquarters British Troops Berlin
Headquarters Military Government
Control Commission for Germany (British Element)
British General Hospital
Corps of Military Police Headquarters
Fire and emergency services
Telephone contact information

These small information maps were working documents issued for everyday use and were often discarded after service, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find.

Condition

A genuine period-used example showing:

Original folds as issued
Age-related toning, has been taped along the folds.
Light wear from use
Pencil annotations to the information panel
Complete and fully readable
No major tears or repairs

Overall a very presentable example with excellent display appeal.

Ideal For
British Army collectors
Berlin Occupation collections
Cold War collections
Corps of Military Police memorabilia
Military Government artefacts
WWII occupation history
Berlin Wall & Occupation displays
Historical map collectors
Approximate Size

Pocket folding map (compact when folded).

Why Collect This?

Original British occupation material relating to post-war Berlin is becoming increasingly sought after. Unlike wartime combat maps, these occupation guides document the remarkable transition from war to peace and provide a fascinating snapshot of how the British Army administered one of history’s most significant occupied cities.

This is an excellent original piece of British military history that would make a superb addition to any collection of WWII or post-war occupation memorabilia.