Gallery

  • War Bonds for the Sino-Japanese War

    War Bonds for the Sino-Japanese War

    A grand array of military aircraft soaring above the national and war flags of Japan highlights the empire’s boundless and unrelenting military might. Japanese propaganda poster calling for the purchase of war bonds.

  • National Spiritual Mobilization

    National Spiritual Mobilization

    A stoic figure is depicted with stone-like ruggedness illuminated by the light of hope. Japanese poster calling for the spiritual mobilization of its populace to steel themselves for the upcoming struggle. The text and imagery alludes to the stoic character of the Japanese people and calls for them to exercise this iron-willed determination in the face of adversity.

  • Expo for the Holy War in China

    Expo for the Holy War in China

    Japanese poster promoting an exposition in support of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A katana is raised triumphantly above the backdrop of the Great Wall of China flying a Japanese flag. Signifies Japanese primacy over China while also extolling Japan’s martial heritage. Following the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931, easterly portions of the Great Wall came under Japanese control for the ensuing 14 years.

  • Dutchmen - The Waffen-SS Needs You!

    Dutchmen – The Waffen-SS Needs You!

    A potent Waffen-SS recruitment poster from the occupied Netherlands. An iconic piece of modern propaganda.

     

  • Resurgent Netherlands

    Resurgent Netherlands

    Dutch poster during the German occupation promoting an exhibition about the economic and cultural revival of the Netherlands. A Wolfsangel, the symbol of Dutch National Socialism, is displayed prominently in the middle. A sword and spade, symbolizing the dual pillars of National Socialism, surmount the Wolfsangel: The sword embodies the iron will of the ‘nation’ and its Volk, while the spade represents the ‘social’ commitment to self-improvement, charity, and compassion for fellow citizens in the pursuit of economic autarky.

  • The Enemy Remains the Same - Fight With Us!

    The Enemy Remains the Same – Fight With Us!

    A poster from the German-occupied Netherlands juxtaposing an antiquated Dutch three-decker with a modern German U-boat with the Germanic allies setting sail for London. The Germans sought to win over the Dutch by reigniting feelings of the historical Anglo-Dutch naval rivalry. The two preeminent seafaring nations of western Europe can trace their enmity back to the year 1673 as referenced on the poster, during which the Third Anglo-Dutch War took place. It was the last successful invasion of the British isles by a foreign power.

  • 10th Anniversary of the Reich Party Congress

    10th Anniversary of the Reich Party Congress

    A 1936 celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Reich Party Congress. Depicts a regional standard which were a key ceremonial component at these rallies.

  • 8th National Assembly

    8th National Assembly

    A Greco-Roman structure can be seen flanked by Olympian fire pits, resembling Nazi Germany’s parade grounds. Announcing the 8th National Assembly in Norway, 1942.

  • Allach Hitler Bust

    Allach Hitler Bust

    A larger-than-life ceramic sculpture of Adolf Hitler manufactured by Allach Porcelain and designed by Ottmar Obermaier. Possesses an exceptional likeness to the Führer and emanates a certain mystical quality.

  • Archangel Michael

    Archangel Michael

    Sculpture of Archangel Michael, depicted as the patron saint of Italy’s fascist paramilitary Blackshirts, the MVSN.

  • Autographed Portrait of Adolf Hitler

    Autographed Portrait of Adolf Hitler

    Autographed portrait of none other than Adolf Hitler himself within an official presentation frame emblazoned with an eagle and his initials “A H”. Photo by Heinrich Hoffman with dedication reading “Berlin dem 11 Mai” followed by the Führer’s signature.

  • Autographed Portrait of Dr. Joseph Goebbels

    Autographed Portrait of Dr. Joseph Goebbels

    Framed and autographed portrait of Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda.