Iron Cross = Dead German Soldiers WWII Soviet Propaganda Leaflet German EK2 Medals Graves G.16

Offered here is a striking original WWII Soviet psychological-warfare propaganda leaflet aimed at German Wehrmacht soldiers, identified by the printed propaganda code “G.16.”

This is an especially dramatic double-sided wartime leaflet using two powerful images to emphasize the enormous human cost of the Eastern Front.

The front depicts huge piles of German Iron Cross decorations, including boxes visibly marked “50 Stück E.K. II” — “50 pieces, Iron Cross 2nd Class.” The image shows seemingly countless Eisernes Kreuz / EK2 medals and ribbons piled together, creating a deliberately grim visual metaphor connecting military decorations with mass casualties.

The reverse drives home that message with a haunting photograph of an enormous military cemetery stretching toward the horizon, filled with row after row of grave crosses. The juxtaposition is unmistakable: one side shows masses of Iron Cross decorations, while the other shows masses of graves.

This was classic WWII psychological warfare (PsyWar) imagery. Rather than celebrating military decorations, the leaflet uses one of Germany’s most recognizable military awards—the Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2)—as an anti-war propaganda device intended to undermine morale among German troops. The Iron Cross was one of the best-known German military decorations, with the 1939 version awarded for bravery or military merit during WWII.

The piece is particularly collectible because of its strong militaria imagery. The EK2 piles, clearly marked shipping/storage boxes, Iron Cross ribbons, and vast military cemetery make this a visually compelling artifact even without extensive printed text.

The lower right corner is clearly printed “G.16.”, identifying the leaflet within its wartime propaganda series.

Condition appears very presentable for an ephemeral WWII paper item, with period age toning, fold lines/creases, light handling wear and other age-related characteristics visible in the photographs. The printed imagery remains strong and clear. Please study all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

An excellent historical display piece and a fascinating addition to a collection focused on WWII propaganda, Eastern Front history, German Wehrmacht militaria, Iron Cross decorations, Soviet psychological warfare, wartime leaflets, or military ephemera.

You will receive the exact original leaflet shown in the photographs. See photos carefully for exact condition and ruler, if shown, for size comparison. We combine shipping and ship every day, including Saturdays.

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