‘Your Wife… She Would Prefer Your Safe Return’ Second World ...

Hammer

£22

‘Your Wife… She Would Prefer Your Safe Return’ Second World War airborne German Propaganda leaflet, front depicts a mourning wife being handed her husbands medal with him not returning, reverse reads in English and German ‘SAFE CONDUCT The American soldier who carries this safe conduct is using it as a sign of his genuine wish to give himself up. He is to be disarmed, to be well looked after, to receive food and medical attention as required and to be removed from the danger zone as soon as possible.’ Signed ‘Supreme Commander of the German Vosges Armies.’ 15cm x 21cm.