The Soviet Military Awards Page Forum  
  • Serial Numbers Database 2.0
Enter Here

vBClassified Featured Listings
Seeking following Soviet campaign medals for ..,
Echoes of War
Echoes of War

Go Back   The Soviet Military Awards Page Forum > Soviet Awards Forums > General And Slightly Off Topic Talk > General Talk Archive

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-21-2009, 07:17 PM   #1
Gagarin61
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Hi,

I have a propaganda poster from the Ukraine. I believe it basically translates to the peasant saying he would be happy to work as a foreign laborer in Germany. The poster is in great shape other than having been folded at one time. I looked in the margins with a magnifying glass and saw the microscopic black dots. Someone told me this was a good sign as it reflects the printing techniques of the time. The poster is also composed of two separate sheets. They come together in the middle. The poster also does not glow under the black light. I do not really know much regarding these posters, so any insights into this one's authenticity will be greatly appreciated.

The poster allegedly belonged to this German officer at one time. I have written the previous owner, in the Ukraine, a letter.

Thanks,
Eddie
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_4079.jpg (46.1 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4101.jpg (48.0 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4104.jpg (47.3 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4105.jpg (47.9 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4107.jpg (36.7 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4108.jpg (38.3 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4109.jpg (48.1 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4122.jpg (43.9 KB, 0 views)
Gagarin61 is offline  
Sponsored Links
Old 02-22-2009, 12:47 AM   #2
desantnik
Forum Moderator
 
desantnik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Eurasia
Posts: 2,338
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gagarin61 View Post
I believe it basically translates to the peasant saying he would be happy to work as a foreign laborer in Germany.
It says "Friend, I will help. I'm going to Germany to work!"
desantnik is offline  
Old 03-05-2009, 05:15 PM   #3
Gagarin61
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

The poster does not glow under a black light. The stamps and the photo do not glow either. I am not sure if that really means much though.

Eddie
Gagarin61 is offline  
Old 03-05-2009, 06:08 PM   #4
EricFG
Senior Member
 
EricFG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Naples, Florida, USA
Age: 59
Posts: 1,496
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

That's a Nazi propaganda poster instead of a Soviet propaganda poster obviously, correct?
I like it though.
The second item looks more like period artwork; like a charcoal drawing or something.
Of course my knowledge of art is limited to one class in college about 8 bazillion years ago.
__________________
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
EricFG is offline  
Old 03-05-2009, 11:36 PM   #5
Gagarin61
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 28
I scanned the back of my poster with my black light. I found some quite interesting markings. Have any of you ever seen anything like this?

Would a faker go to this kind of trouble?

Thanks,
Eddie
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_4580.jpg (33.0 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4582.jpg (29.6 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4585.jpg (30.8 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4587.jpg (34.6 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4588.jpg (30.1 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4589.jpg (29.5 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_4592.jpg (30.5 KB, 0 views)
Gagarin61 is offline  
Old 03-06-2009, 12:03 AM   #6
Esteban_cool
Senior Member
 
Esteban_cool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Santiago, Chile
Age: 36
Posts: 1,103
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

Those marks are reversed SS runes and swastikas... "Watermarks"(like those used on banknotes) that denote official print, perhaps?
__________________
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Are now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight

The Who, Won't get fooled again
Esteban_cool is offline  
Old 03-26-2009, 09:20 PM   #7
Gagarin61
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

I got a lot of reflection in my pictures. In hopes of doing the poster a little justice, I have added this picture. I laid a sheet of computer paper beneath the markings to portray the new vs. old.

Thanks,
Eddie
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_4904.jpg (22.7 KB, 16 views)
Gagarin61 is offline  
Old 03-27-2009, 11:17 AM   #8
Bogdan
Member
 
Bogdan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Texas
Age: 64
Posts: 52
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

Yea, Esteban has it. SS markings as watermarks perhaps.
Bogdan is offline  
Old 03-27-2009, 01:46 PM   #9
Gagarin61
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 28
Re: Propaganda poster from the Ukraine

I can see the watermarks with my naked eye when I hold the poster up to the natural day light. Someone once told me something about "ghost images" left over from the previous run of the printing press where the plates are recycled or reused. I am not sure if that may be what this is. Perhaps someone could elaborate on this phenomenon.

Thanks,
Eddie
Gagarin61 is offline  
 

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Postcards. Tal Inbar Soviet Paper Items 17 01-06-2012 11:33 PM
"Frontline Humour" Magazine December 1942. ade stevenson People's Commissariat/Ministry For War/Defence/Armed Forces Documents 1 12-04-2008 03:14 PM
Romanian propaganda fotoAlbum Al-muell People's/Socialist Republic Of Romania 2 02-15-2006 03:29 PM
Fake Propaganda Leaflet jockeahl Fake Award Documents and Paper Items 5 03-11-2003 09:01 PM


USSR Army Belt 1981 Brass Buckle Original Dated Soviet Uniform 45

USSR Army Belt 1981 Brass Buckle Original Dated Soviet Uniform 45"/116 cm

$20.95



USSR ARMY Soviet Russian Carrying Sling Canvas Strap Original NOS picture

USSR ARMY Soviet Russian Carrying Sling Canvas Strap Original NOS

$29.95



Soviet Military pants

Soviet Military pants "Afghanka" Ussr Original XL

$59.00



Military Russian Army Soviet Soldiers Cloak Tent Poncho Hooded Rain Coat USSR picture

Military Russian Army Soviet Soldiers Cloak Tent Poncho Hooded Rain Coat USSR

$65.00



vintage Soviet Union Red Army military cap - Afghanistan, new, size - 58 picture

vintage Soviet Union Red Army military cap - Afghanistan, new, size - 58

$18.00



Gas mask GP5 Large Adult Soviet USSR Military FULL SET Cosplay FAST US shipping picture

Gas mask GP5 Large Adult Soviet USSR Military FULL SET Cosplay FAST US shipping

$14.99



USSR ARMY Soviet Russian Carrying Sling Canvas Strap Original NOS picture

USSR ARMY Soviet Russian Carrying Sling Canvas Strap Original NOS

$31.95



Soviet Russian Army Insulated Trousers Large Size picture

Soviet Russian Army Insulated Trousers Large Size

$24.99



Soviet Uniform Berezka Camouflage PV KGB USSR Military Army Suit klmk Berezka picture

Soviet Uniform Berezka Camouflage PV KGB USSR Military Army Suit klmk Berezka

$99.00



Soviet quilted Double jacket USSR Camouflage Dubok Size XL picture

Soviet quilted Double jacket USSR Camouflage Dubok Size XL

$85.00




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2011 Arthur G. Bates III