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Propaganda Plaque – Battle of Kiev 1941
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€ 125,00
German propaganda plaque commemorating the Encirclement Battle of Kiev in September 1941.
The front side features a prominent Iron Cross design with oak wreath and swastika, surrounded by the raised inscription: "Das Deutsche Volk dankt seinen tapferen Soldaten – 1939" (The German people thank their brave soldiers).The reverse depicts a battle map highlighting strategic locations such as Kiew, Gomel, Romny, and Lubny, with battlefield data: 665,000 Soviet POWs, 885 tanks, and 3718 artillery pieces captured. These plaques were distributed as morale-boosting souvenirs or display pieces, typically made from plaster or resin with painted edges—this one features a green border.
An exceptional collector's item for WWII militaria enthusiasts or those interested in historical propaganda materials.
Key Features:
- Commemorates 1941 Battle of Kiev
- Size: approx. 10 cm diameter
- Material: Cast resin/plaster
- Good condition with minor age wear