De Bilt – Dutch photograph of a ‘Jews not wanted’ sign

During the German occupation of the Netherlands, signs reading “Jews not wanted” were placed all over the country.
These signs marked villages, city districts, parks, and public facilities where Jews were denied access.
They were part of a series of antisemitic measures introduced by the Nazis to systematically exclude Jews from public life.

This photo from 1941 shows the town sign for De Bilt, with such a sign placed underneath.
The upper sign was installed by the A.N.W.B. and K.N.A.C., organizations that put up road signs.
The additional sign was meant to make it clear that Jews were not welcome in this municipality.