WWII August Catalog





    War-01

The Commander of ALL US Marines in the South Pacific during the last year of WWII. Lt. Gen'l Julian C. Smith. His personal 1911 Ithaca .45 caliber with factory Gold Wash in the original box marked 'Deluxe Finish' carved ivory grips in which he carved his name and the "USMC Globe & Anchor – Semper Fi". An outstanding commander he took command of the Department of the Pacific in December 1944. FFL C&R*

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$24,500    







    War-02

Germany Reich Marshal Hermann Goering's custom built for him by Kreighoff 16 gauge shotgun Serial #1. A custom made gun specifically for Goering in 1940 when he became the defacto 2nd in Command of Germany under Hitler. A deluxe shotgun, highly engraved with Oak leaves and hunting scenes, with Deluxe wood, check piece, checkering and Horn pistol grip. Goering owned 20% of the Kreighoff gun factory. FFL C&R*

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$65,000    











    War-03

Germany Reich Marshal Hermann Goering, 2nd in command of Nazi Germany. His Custom Built Kreighoff Sporting Rifle in 25-35 Winchester caliber. Serial #2576. Elaborately made specifically for him by Kreighoff whom he owned 20% of their company and they made all the Lugers for the Luftwaffe which he also commanded. Profusely engraved with Hunting Scenes including Gold inlay of a Leopard and a Lion in 24 ct Gold, deeply incised Oak Leaves.

A single shot with drop action and double set triggers with Ziess 44 scope as clear as if new, additional claw mounts with Express sites all on Deluxe European walnut wood Monte Carlo style stock with cheek piece and inlays, swivels as well as a Buffalo Horn butt plate. Kreighoff spared no expense in building this gun for Goering they even chambered it in a US caliber. In pristine near mint condition and perhaps the Finest Goering Rifle existent. FFL C&R*

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$75,000    




    War-04

The Most Important Medal of Nazi Germany – The 'Oakleaves, Swords & Diamonds' in its original case with mint ribbon. Issued only 27 times during WWII always by Hitler in person. This is one of the rarest and most desirable decorations of WWII. Captured by a US Army Intelligence Officer who was at Berchtesgaden at wars end!

OSS Military History

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$27,500    

    War-05

Condor Legion Gold & Diamonds high-grade German officers medal for service in Spain under Franco against the Communist Loyalist. Issued in 1939 by Hitler to the German Officers of the Spanish Civil War very few exist.

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$11,500    





    War-06

A Cased Colt 1902 .38 auto with beautiful carved ivory Rampant Colt Grips. Factory B Class engraving a Mint condition gun, full factory blue finish with a polished steel muzzle and breech. In its original Colt Factory box, they don’t come any finer than this. FFL C&R*

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$24,500    




    War-07

The Rarest M1 Carbine in existence – a 1st Model Prototype by Hyde in competition with Springfield for the US Army contract to produce a light weight carbine (a baby Garand) in 1940. Accompanied by over 50 pen & ink drawings on linen by the gunsmiths that designed this gun which was 2nd runner up in the final trials. FFL C&R*

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$175,000    



    War-08

From the Colt Museum – Matched pair of Colt Model 1911's made for the Argentine Navy consecutively serial numbered #6300 and 6301. Last serial # of one hundred made by Colt for the Argentine battleship which was being built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and #6301 was the 1st of hundred made for another Argentine battle ship being built in Boston Navy Yard. A Truly Unique pair and made in the 1st year of production in 1911, both ships were sunk in the Falkland wars. FFL C&R*

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$24,500    



    War-09

Winchester M1 Garand Lend Lease to England with the most remarkable wood stock that I have seen. It has British Proofs as well as Anniston Arsenal (Alabama) markings on the stock when it was returned at wars end. Very few ever came back to America, President Roosevelt had authorized support for the British Government via Winston Churchill in 1940, the Air Battle for Britain was devastating the country and British troops needed guns, tanks, planes and ships to fight Nazi Germany. This is one of those guns and the most remarkable one I have seen serial #2440952 in 30.06 caliber this is the gun that won the war. A pure WWII Garand that was not rebuilt for the Korean War. A showpiece. FFL C&R*

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$4,950    



    War-10

German 'Broom Handle' with the rare 8 inch barrel .30 caliber and long wood stock. Imported and sold by the famous British Gun Merchant Westley Richards on Bond Street in London. Marked on the receiver of the pistol as well as on the wood case of the stock. FFL C&R*

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$7,500    


    War-11

Broom Handle by Mauser in the rare 8.15 caliber with original wood stock and brown leather belt holster. A short lived and very rare caliber, and an excellent set with stock and holster. FFL C&R*

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$4,500    

    War-12

Colt .45 Model 1911 – Prototype pen and ink drawings on linen by Colt Gunsmiths at the Colt factory from 1910 to WWII. A series of 65 original mechanical drawings from the 1st Model 1911 with Improvement up to WWII

Colt Model 1911 – The most famous and iconic American pistol in the history of WWII.

Designed by John Browning and tested in 1910 and accepted by the US Army on March 29, 1911 this .45 single action semi-automatic pistol became the gun of the US Army from WW1 thru WWII and Korea/Vietnam over 2.7 million were issued to US soldiers. These original Colt factory drawings illustrate and document this guns’ progressive design and improvements, the 1st drawings are dated 1910 when it was being tested for the army contract and chronologically detail the improvements made over the next twenty years. Each drawing is signed by a Colt Factory gunsmith or mechanical draftsman and documents the creation of the most important American pistol of the 20th Century. Historically important and worthy of research and publishing (65 original 18 x 24-inch design drawings, ink and red pencil on linen).

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$37,500    


    War-13

US Navy WWII Admirals Flag in wool bunting with hand sewn Anchor and Admiral Stars in blue, large 3.5 x 4.5 ft. Excellent condition and a beautifully made US Navy flag from the war.

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$450    

    War-14

US Army 'Middle East' Forces WWII Ike style jacket and overseas Cap with extra insignia from the North Africa campaign. A superb Mid East Ike Jacket which is quite rare.

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$650    


    War-15

1943 German Phrase book issued to US Officers during D-Day and the Invasion of Europe, printed in 1943 by order of General Marshall in time for the Invasion on June 6, 1944. A pocket size book that could have been kept inside a uniform.

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$75    



    War-16

A Very Rare Browning 9mm semi auto with 5in. barrel made in Canada for the Chinese Army during WWII, with an equally rare Broom handle size stock that could be used both for the Browning as well as the German Broom Handle pistols, with a long stock for more accurate shooting. It has WWII Chinese Army chop markings on the stock and Chinese Inspector markings on the gun. FFL C&R*

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$4,500    

    War-17

New Zealand regimental battle flag made in Trieste, Italy in 1945 while New Zealand troops were stationed there. Large size this would have flown over the HQ of the New Zealand troops in Italy it is 6 x 12ft wool muslin and marked on the hoist. Excellent condition.

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$450    





    War-17-A

Allied Propaganda Air Leaflets: Dropped over Germany, France and Russia to get troops and citizens to surrender to the Allied Forces. Collection of 65 different aerial leaflets dropped from airplanes flying over enemy territory after battles when morale was at a low from death and destruction of cities throughout Europe (65 broadsides).

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$4,500    




    War-18

USS Missouri – The brass Surrender plaque that was mounted on it’s floor at the very spot where the surrender of Japan took place. Salvaged when the Missouri was rebuilt and given to a famous Hollywood Movie Producer for helping children who had lost parents during WWII. This is the original one.

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$17,500    

    War-19

Hitler’s Personal Flag
A Very Rare Large ‘Fuhrerstandarte’ Nazi Flag Designed to be flown when the Commander In Chief - Adolf Hitler was present.
Anywhere, everywhere Adolf was present Nazi law demanded that a 'STANDARTE DES FÜHRERS UND OBERBEFEHLSHABERS DER WEHRMACHT' or 'STANDARD OF THE FÜHRER AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE WEHRMACHT' must be flown. Survivors of this large wool 39 x 39 inch flag are very rare, but this example made by the Würtemmbergische Cattunmanufactur Heidenheim a. Brz. Company, the most famous supplier of Nazi flags, is in excellent condition. Their label is sewn to the front edge of the hoist.
With a manuscript label identifying the flag as being stored.

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$9,500    





    War-20

German WWI Veterans flag for WWII with swastika at center and still on its original flag pole with brass pommel cap and silver and brass medals carried by the German veterans from the town of Maibach in 1938 when it became a National Organization incorporating all the veterans. A very rare flag even more so with all of the silver medals and still on its original long wood flag pole. 3 x 3 ft in near mint condition and very displayable.

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$1,750    

    War-21

Nazi Germany’s 1933 1st National War Flag, modeled after the German flag of the twenties, but with a large German Iron Cross at center this flag was the predecessor to the Nazi Style War Flag, and was only used from 1933 to 1935, after Hitler gained power this was the flag of Germany, after Hindenburg died it was replaced with the Nazi flag. A scarce short lived German National flag 3 x 4 ft.

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$1,250    

    War-22

The Imperial Germany War Flag used until the 1920's with Imperial Eagle at center and Iron Cross in left quadrant, with original lanyard rope still in the hoist. In near mint condition 4 x 6 ft.

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$750    

    War-23

The German National War Flag, with large swastila at center and th iron cross at left quadrant, with original lanyard rope in the hoist. From 1936 to 1945 this was the flag that flew over Nazi Germany. Near mint condition large 4 x 6 ft.

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$1,250    






    War-24

Luger Carbine 9 mm by DWM serial #2797 with 8 inch barrel marked 1917 on top of chamber, reworked in the 1920's and sold to the California State Arsenal, both the gun and the hollow wood stock are marked "CSA". 1 of only 50 of these type wood hollow stocks exist, Mauser bought out DWM in 1932 and this wood stock is also marked Mauser as well as CSA. Very Rare intra wars Luger carbine sold in California. FFL C&R*

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$25,000    





    War-25

1902 Luger 30 caliber made by DWM 4 3/4 inch barrel and imported by A. E. Stoeger New York marked on the receiver as well as the American Eagle on the chamber. FFL C&R*

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$7,500    



    War-26

Baby Luger with 3 inch barrel made by DWM in 9 mm. Less than a dozen of these short barrel lugers are known to exist. FFL C&R*

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$12,500    



    War-27

Wardate Luger made by Mauser with 'S/42' on the toggle with a 4 inch barrel in 9mm caliber with 1938 date stamp on the chamber. FFL C&R*

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$2,950    






    War-28

Navy Luger and Shoulder Stock, with 6 inch barrel 9mm caliber made by DWM with the Rare German Imperial Navy solid wood stock, clearly marked with the Imperial German Navy Eagle on both sides. A Beautiful set priced separately Luger 6,500 and Stock 2,500 or the ‘pair’ as shown for $8,500. FFL C&R*

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$8,500    

    War-29

Rommel's Famous Afrika Korps of Panzer Tanks in the Middle East – their uniform cuff tie, two different examples for officers uniforms of Rommel's famous army that captured North Africa Libya, Tunis and Algeria. 2 items.

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$650    

    War-30

Rommel's Afrika Korps soldiers pocket calendar, well printed 168 pgs. With folding maps but with a front illustration of Hitler presenting Rommel with the famous Oak leaves, Diamonds & Swords medal the highest decoration in the German Army. Printed just 1 year before they surrendered in North Arica to British and American troops, with manuscript notes. Very Rare as anything printed from the Afrika Korps rarely survived the desert climate.

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$950    



    War-31

Magnificent 'Silver Bullion Nazi Luftwaffe' flag, hand sewn in silver thread including the German Air Force 5th Flak Regiment. It boldly depicts an Eagle clutching a swastika with rays of swastikas. In mint condition this was also captured by the same US OSS officer as Lot #4 the Oak leaves, swords & Diamonds medal in original case. Perhaps the most attractive style of flag from WWII, beautifully hand sewn in silver bullion thread 2 x 3 ft.

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$4,500    



    War-32

Nazi Banner for Saxony city of Bad Munder, with SS rune & Swastika in each corner this town banner with the great seal of Saxony hand painted at center is in mint condition. It was also captured by the same American OSS officer as the Oak leaves, Swords & Diamonds rare medal listed above in Lot # 4. These banners are quite rare, nice displayable size of 4 x 4 ft with checkerboard black and white fringe. Large and displayable.

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$1,750    

    War-33

Nazi "Execution" broadside printed on blood red paper in Nazi Occupied Paris, France in September, 1941 most victims were Jewish. A gruesome broadside announcement of exactly who they were going to Kill as retaliation for operations of the French underground. Large in size 1 x 2 ft and well preserved as neatly folded and a Museum Showpiece.

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$1,750    

- Translation as follows:

Notice:
On 10.6.and 9.11.1941 in Paris were attacks committed against members of the German armed forces. As atonement for these cowardly deeds, in keeping with my instructions from 8.22.1941 the following hostages were shot:
1) Matheron, Lucien René born 10.8.1920
2) Joly, René Louis born 1.12.1900
3) Clement, Lucien Léon born 6. 24.1912
4) Gokelaere, Albert Valentine born 4. 1. 1915
5) Bonnin, André born 5.12.17
6) Libermann, David born 2.1.1922
7) Mager - Opal, Chil born 8.20.1891
8) Bernheim, Isidor born 2.1. 1869
9) Beckermann, Henri born 7. 12. 1920
10) Blum, Lucien born 8. 2. 1879


    War-34

Nazi "EXECUTION" very large folio broadside print on yellow paper in Nazi Occupied Paris, France in October 1941. A gruesome broadside announcement of who they were going to execute for operations of the French underground. Very large in size 3 x 4 ft and preserved as neatly folded and a Museum Showpiece.

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$1,750    


- translation as follows:

NOTICE:
The day after the crime that was committed in Nantes, in the evening hours of 10.21.1941 a German official of the armed forces was shot and murdered from behind by cowardly murderers, mercenaries of England and Moscow.
The offenders fled. The offenders of the crime in Nantes are as well not yet in my custody. As atonement for the new crime I ordered again first the shooting of fifty hostages. In case the offenders are not captured at the end of the day the 10th of October 1941, fifty more hostages will be shot.
For citizens that will contribute to the investigation of the whereabouts of the offenders, I will post a reward in the total sum of 15 Million Francs. Expedient messages, which will be confidential if requested, can be brought to any German or French police station.

Paris, Oct. 23rd 1941
Military Commander of France
Von Stülpnagel
General of Infantry

    War-35

SS Nazi Police Recruiting Poster – large folio depicting two SS Police guarding the Front Lines with Tanks and Cities burning in the background of what appears to be the Russian Front. Folded yet well preserved because it was folded down to be saved. Large size 2.5 x 3.5ft.

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$750    










    War-35-A

Nazi Propaganda Air Leaflets: Dropped over England, France and Russia to get troops and citizens to surrender to Nazi Forces. Collection of 65 different aerial leaflets dropped from airplanes flying over enemy territory after bombing when morale was at a low from death and destruction in cities across Europe (65 broadsides)

Includes Hitler's offer to Free the Ukrainian people from their Soviet enslavement, the Burning of London by the German Air Force and their new V1 Rockets as a New Era of War History using rocket bombs. Crudely done field press printings by the Nazi Army in Russia calling for Surrender of the Soviet forces, their Wife's back home with US Soldiers in town. The battle of Casino in Italy. A remarkable and unique collection.

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$4,500    

    War-36

US General Eisenhower as the Military Governor of conquered Nazi Germany and the terriorist regime of the SS and the Gestapo with an offer for German citizens to join him in the rebuilding of Germany. A historical small broadside of Allied Military Government helping to rebuild Germany in 1946-1947. Very Fine and Exhibitable.

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$150    


    War-37

Broadside Call for the Unconditional Surrender of Germany to Allied Forces in May 1945. The Allied notice to the German Soldiers on the "Signing of the Treaty of Unconditional Surrender of all the German armed forces". Printed in Soviet occupied Berlin, May 8th, 1945. signed in print by Soviet Commander Shukow, USA General Spaatz, France General De Tassigny, British Air Marshal Tedder and the last of the German Generals Keitel, Friedeburg, Stumpf. This was The End for Nazi Germany.

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$650    


    War-38

East Germany 1954 Communist Party Day booklet with illustrations, much like their Nazi counterparts in the NSDAP the Communist had KDP days in East Germany. Accompanied by a WANTED poster for an East German sniper who had killed a West German policeman across 'No Man's Land' a interesting and historical group.

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$150    

    War-39

The sign is Ultra- Rare original 3ft by 3ft metal sign with white enamel paint . This sign separated East Germany from West Germany near the Berlin Wall in the 1970's during the height of the Cold War and Nuclear War threat between communist Russia and America.

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$2,500    


    War-40

Large Flag from communist Latvia, beautifully made on red silk with a perfectly embroidered portrait of Lenin, made for the communist party of Latvia, a small Soviet occupied country after WWII that struggled to be free of Soviet domination. 1980's a magnificent communist flag from an occupied country. Large 3 x 4 ft.

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$350    


    War-41

Stalin's Proposal to reunite Germany – Large folio broadside 'Manifesto' calling out Soviet Union leader Stalin's offer to reunite Germany both communist East Germany and Democratic West Germany. Not trusting Stalin's motives the articles in this broadside were declined because of NATO's mistrust of his goals. Stalin’s Notes' as they are known included the 3 super-powers USA, England and France to withdraw from occupation of central Europe leaving the door open for Soviet Russia. This was the beginning of the Cold Wars’. A historical large folio broadside 2 x 3 ft

The Founding of the Communist East German Government under the direction of the Soviet Union in February, 1952.

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$350    


    War-42

East Germany Communist Flag of the DDR – no German flag collection would be complete without a DDR flag of communist Germany. Printed and sewn in bright Gold in the 1980's on rayon during the last days of their communist regime that lasted for over 40 years. Large and mint 4 x 6ft.

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$250    


    War-43

East Germany DDR Political Broadside about the Korean War, Friday June 5th, 1953 announcing the military stalemate of the Korean War and the creation of a new communist North Korea who was supported by Soviet Russia and Communist China. A Rare East German communist political broadside. Defective edges from posting, 2 x 3 ft.

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$450    


    War-44

East Germany DDR propaganda broadside depicting American President Ronald Reagan with a Hitler mustache with bold headline 'Sein Kampf' after Hitler's famous Mein Kampf of World War II. President Reagan had just delivered his hallmark speech "Tear the Wall down Mr. Gorbachev" meaning the Berlin Wall that separated Germany, that freed the German people from communism. German citizens had suffered greatly from Hitler's Nazi Germany 1933 till wars end and then Stalin’s communist block of eastern Europe, until 1990 when the Soviet communist regime collapsed and Europe was at last free after a half-century of military dictatorships. Large folio broadside in excellent condition 2 x 3 ft.

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$750    


    War-45

East Germany DDR Communists Broadside depicting America’s Uncle Sam riding 3 Atomic Bombs accusing NATO and the United States of bring another war to Europe. Published by the DKP 'Deustche Kommunist Partie'. Certainly one of the most unusual Anti-American broadsides ever published by the communists in East Germany. Excellent condition large folio 2 x 3 ft.

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$750    


    War-46

Ukraine Communists Party Flag with hand painted portrait of Lenin the founder of the Communists Party in Russia 1918. Large and beautifully handmade with embroidered gold lettering and wreath, with an oil portrait of Lenin at center all on a beautiful and bright red velvet flag with gold fringe. Ukraine has always been under the thumb of Russia, they proclaimed independence In 1918 with the White Russian Army that opposed the communists who had just murdered the Czar and his entire family. Their short lived freedom ended in 1923 and they were then on and off a reluctant part of communist Russia and to this day are still fighting to remain free of Russian domination. A Rare Communist Party flag of one of the most hotly contested countries in Europe. Large 3 x 6 ft excellent condition.

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$1,250    


    War-47

Monumental Bronze Statue of the Soviet/Communist Dictator Joseph Stalin made by artist Bradacek Kyselka in 1953 during the early days of the Cold War, it is 12 feet tall and weighs 8 tons.

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$125,000    


    War-48

Mao's Cultural Revolution led by Mao Zedong 1953 Recruiting – a large broadside printed in China to attract soldiers to join the Chinese communist's party's Peoples Liberation Army just after their victory in the Korean War against American troops and the creation of a communist's regime in North Korea. Just like Hitler did in his recruitment to join the Nazi party in Germany he appealed to the military to support his dictatorship and force Nazism on German citizens. Just 8 years after WWII with Soviet Russia's stronghold on Eastern Europe communism spread from Europe to Asia with devastating effect on local populations who were still trying to recover from a world war only to be forced into a communist dictatorship. Large folio recruiting broadside and rarely on the market as few survived 2.5 x 4 ft.

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$950    


    War-49

Mao's Cultural Revolution Communist China 1953 Recruiting – a large broadside printed in China to draw other Chinese citizens into Mao's Communist Party just after the Korean War. The Cultural Revolution as it was known was brutal to the non-believers massive executions occurred throughout the country much like their counterparts in Soviet Europe whom they modeled their Chinese Revolution after the Russian Revolution's infamous Cultural Revolution where millions were slaughtered in China and in Russia. Like all communists dictatorships that spread from Europe to Asia after WWII when Stalin was in power, the working class suffered relentlessly. Europe has freed herself of communism but Asia has yet to break free of these Chains of Enslavement. Large folio recruiting broadside and rarely on the market as few survived 3 x 4 ft.

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$950    

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