UNIQUE and UNUSUAL WW2 RATION SHEET DESIGN
This striking multi-color 8" x 12" food ration sheet is printed in Spanish. It is related to the Falangist or Fascist movement led by Francisco Franco that was allied with Nazi Germany during WW2.
This sheet depicts determined Nazi motorcycle troops followed by a Supply Truck. during the 1942 assault on Leningrad! It commemorates the Division Azul (Blue Division). This division was comprised of elite forces that fought with the Nazis against the Russians on the Eastern Front!! The German national symbol at the lower right is integrated into the Falangist Symbol of 5 Arrows!!
One side of the sheet has 10 "Social Auxiliary" (charitable) ration coupons, each redeemable for a different commodity such as rice, sugar, bread, beans, salt or corn. The perforations around each coupon are visible on the pictorial side which adds a unique 3-D texture to the picture which looks hand painted!!! Location and design of coupons on back may vary.
A very unusual and unique WW2-related numismatic item!! SHIPPED FLAT.