German army uniforms and insignia.

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Color poster showing the insignia, patches, hats and uniforms of the German army. The poster features two figures: one is a German soldier wearing the blue field uniform and the other is a German soldier wearing the brown Afrika Korps uniform. Also depicted are the national emblems worn on headgear.

Physical Description

1 poster : col. ; 88 x 119 cm.

Creation Information

United States. Army. Services of Supply. Special Service Division. 1943.

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This poster is part of the collection entitled: World War Poster Collection and was provided by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 216854 times, with 2301 in the last month. More information about this poster can be viewed below.

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Color poster showing the insignia, patches, hats and uniforms of the German army. The poster features two figures: one is a German soldier wearing the blue field uniform and the other is a German soldier wearing the brown Afrika Korps uniform. Also depicted are the national emblems worn on headgear.

Physical Description

1 poster : col. ; 88 x 119 cm.

Notes

"LISS"--At lower left corner.

"Distributed by Army Orientation Course .... War Department ..."

"Navy Distribution through Educational Services, BuPers, Navy Dept."

"Prepared by Military Intelligence Branch, Communication Coordination Division, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, in collaboration with Military Intelligence Service and Office of Naval Intelligence."

Cataloged in UNT Libraries' shelflist card file.

Same poster is on verson of Newsmap, V. 1, no. 43, Monday, February 15, 1943.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: Database No. 143
  • Call Number: Dewey No. 940.54 no.007
  • Call Number: Posters WW2 AOC 2
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc516

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World War Poster Collection

From World War I French victory figures to grim views of the Nazi regime, these posters demonstrate the power of words and images.

World War Two Collection

These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. In addition to materials created during the time period, materials may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • 1943

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • June 12, 2006, 10:04 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Oct. 8, 2015, 6:43 p.m.

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United States. Army. Services of Supply. Special Service Division. German army uniforms and insignia., poster, 1943; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc516/: accessed March 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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