Large poster posted by the Germans announcing retaliation for the killing of a German soldier in Paris. 109x77cm. It reads:
NOTICE
On September 16, 1941, a cowardly assassination was once again committed against a German soldier. As a repression measure against this crime, the following hostages were shot:
1. PITARD, Georges, from Paris. civil servant, communist
2. HAJJE, Antoine, from Paris. civil servant, communist
3. ROLNIKAS, Michélis, (Jewish), from Paris. propagator of communist ideas
4. NAIN, Adrien, from Paris. author of communist leaflets
5. PEYRAT, Roger, from Paris. attack on German soldiers
6. MARCHAL, Victor de Paris. attack on German soldiers
7. ANJOLVY, René Lucien, from Paris-Gentilly. distributor of communist leaflets
8. HERPIN, François, de Paris-Malakoff. communist gang leader, sabotage.
9. GUIGNOIS, Pierre, from Ivry-sur-Seine, holder of communist leaflets, possession of weapons. 10. MASSET, Georges, of Paris. illegal possession of weapons.
11. LOUBIER, Daniel, from Paris. illegal possession of weapons.
12. PEUREUX, Maurice, from Paris-Montreuil. illegal possession of weapons.
I draw attention to the fact that, in the event of a repeat offense, a much larger number of hostages will be shot.
Paris, September 20, 1941
Der Militärbefehlshaber in Frankreich von STÜLPNAGEL
General of the Infantry.
Rare.
Price: $800.00