World War 1 & 2

WW 740

5/6 postcards by Aurelio Bertiglia on Italy in WW2. AH

Price: $250.00

Note: Aurelio Bertiglia was born in Turin, 23 June 1891. He was an illustrator, commercial artist, caricaturist, graphic designer (musical scores, commercial and publicity graphics), fashion designer and painter. Mainly self-taught, from the age of fourteen he was very active in producing postcards and he also worked for German publishers. Postcards: several series of children, several series of little women and during 1915 - 1918 several anti-Austrian caricatures. What is interesting is that in World War 1 he did anti-German art and then reversed in World War 2.

WW 738

Four Social Republic broadsides attacking the King and Marshal Badoglio and praising Mussolini. Also a reward for anyone that delivers an English or American prisoner.

Price: $400.00

WW 737

1944 German poster warning the French population of the consequences of supporting the Resistance Movement. Professionally restored. 56x76cm.

Price: $1000.00

WW 736

North African POW’s in WW1.

Price: $30.00

WW 735

5 postcards of German POW’s in WW1.

Price: $150.00

WW 733

28 issues of Au Pilori. Hebdomadare de Combat Contre La Judeo-Maconnerie. Published from July 1, 1940 to August 16, 1944. 209 issues. Anti-semitic and, suprisingling, anti-Vichy, as the creator, Henry-Robert Petit considered the regime too lenient on jews. The newspaper was subsidized by the German government.

Price: $5000.00

WW 732

7 issues of Los Dramas de la Guerra.

Price: $700.00

WW 729

Fascinating propaganda leaflet dropped over the German 65th Division, fighting in Italy. It is partially burned. The message is: Why did Hitler die? LIVE for Germany's future and reconstruction! The backside reads: The war is coming to an end. The immense Russian superiority is breaking over Germany from the east, and the West Wall is shaking under the blows of the Allies. You fought bravely against an overwhelming enemy force. Further resistance would be madness. Now it is time to think about your personal future and the future of the fatherland. Do not expose yourselves to the dangers of our next offensive! Hold up this piece of paper and come to our lines unarmed, or you will be caught by our reconnaissance and assault troops! One leaflet is enough for several people. You are assured of good treatment and good food. Our outposts are waiting for you!

What is fascinating about this is that it was issued upon Hitlers death. The 65th division officially surrendered late April, but clearly there must have been continued fighting. The 65th division fought in all the major battles in Italy before surrendering on the banks of the Po River.

Price: $90.00

WW 728