BOARDWALK EMPIRE: “The Commodore” Louis Kaestner Death Certificate from Episode 107

Own a pivotal piece of Boardwalk Empire history with this authentic Death Certificate prop from Season 1, Episode 7 ("Home"). This document, issued by the State of New Jersey, certifies the death of Louis Gerhard Kaestner on August 4, 1921, in Atlantic County, listing the cause as an accident—a cover-up for his actual murder by poisoning at the hands of his maid, Louanne Pratt, as revealed in Season 2, Episode 12 ("To the Lost"). Louis Kaestner, the abusive father of Jimmy Darmody, is a key figure in the show’s exploration of generational trauma, with his death shaping Jimmy’s emotional journey and his complex relationship with his mother, Gillian. Designed with 1920s authenticity, the certificate features ornate gold borders, official seals, and period-appropriate typography, measuring 8.5" x 11". Used in a key scene to deepen the show’s narrative around family and loss, this prop is a must-have for collectors of the series or fans of its historical drama. Condition: Excellent, with intentional aging for authenticity. Item comes with a certificate of authenticity.