| After the fall of the Third Reich in 1945, Adolf Hitler's personal belongings became items of historical and symbolic significance. From his military uniform to everyday objects like his telephone or cutlery, many of these artifacts were seized by the Allies either as evidence or as war trophies. Some are now held in museums, while others have been sold at private auctions, sparking controversy over the ethics of their trade. Many of these items were initially stored by American and British forces. In some cases, they were used in psychological studies to understand the dictator's mind. Documents, manuscripts, and decorative items from the Berghof, his alpine retreat, were also categorized and preserved for historical archives and research purposes. However, not all items were officially recorded. Many Allied soldiers took souvenirs, which scattered these artifacts across the globe. Today, their whereabouts range from academic institutions to private collections, and the debate continues over whether they should be publicly displayed or kept in restricted archives. | 
