PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS
(1933)

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PATRIOTIC POSTCARDS
(1933)

BACKGROUND: There were a number of patriotic postcards issued throughout 1933 and a small selection follows:

SONDERSTEMPEL:

No. 1

This first example features images of Paul von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler in front of the Imperial and Swastika flags respectively. This type of imagery was intended to show a close link between Germany's past and her future, a way of legitimising the Nazi regime. The inscription on the front of the card reads "Nimmer wird das | Reich zerstöret, | Wenn Ihr einig seid | und treu!" - 'That will never happen, the Empire destroyed, | If you agree | and are faithful!'

No. 2

This card depicts both the German Imperial flag as well as a swastika flag and the inscription "Hoch die Fahne! | Heil Hitler!" - 'Raise the flag! | Heil Hitler!'

No. 3