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P007. Army Infantry Mortar Crew Card. Un-Issued Army Infantry Mortar Crew Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P044. Hitler's Birthday Propaganda Card. I have a few of these available with the same front design. All of these have philatelic cancels on the back and are not mailed and show light storage wear. Price each...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
P058. Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. Nice looking Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P059. Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. Nice looking Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P064. U-Boat Propaganda Card, Wartime Dutch Produced. Good looking U-Boat Propaganda Card, Wartime Dutch Produced. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P065. U-Boat Propaganda Card, Wartime Dutch Produced. Good looking U-Boat Propaganda Card, Wartime Dutch Produced. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures) SOLD pending payment (m)
P070. Luftwaffe Airplanes Postcard. Good looking Luftwaffe Airplanes Postcard. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P071. Luftwaffe Airplane Postcard. Good looking Luftwaffe Airplane Postcard. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P072. Luftwaffe Airplane Postcard. Good looking Luftwaffe Airplane Postcard. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P083. Wehrmacht Propaganda Card, Feldpost-Used. Good looking Wehrmacht Propaganda Card, Feldpost-Used. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
P085. Imperial German Police Card. Good looking Imperial German Police Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P102. Hitler's Birthday Propaganda Card. Nice looking Hitler's Birthday Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
P103. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P105. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P107. WW1 German Card. Good looking WW1 German Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P109. WW2 German Army Museum Card. Good looking WW2 German Army Museum Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P111. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P112. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P113. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures)
P114. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P116. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P117. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P118. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P119. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P120. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P121. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P122. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P123. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P124. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P127. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P130. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P131. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P134. WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Color Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P136. WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. Good looking WW1 German Card, Feldpost Mailed. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures)
P138. WW2 German Card. Good looking WW2 German Card, depicting a scene from 1814. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures)
P148. Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. Nice looking Mountain Troops Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures) SOLD
P171. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) NEW SOLD
P175m. "We Thank Our Fuher" Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures) NEW
P195. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) NEW SOLD
P212. Spanish Blue Division Folio of Postcards. This is complete with all 12 cards in excellent condition. Scarce set. See pictures...$ 300.00 (Pictures) NEW SOLD
P215. Willrich Propaganda Card of Flier. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) NEW SOLD
P217. Willrich Propaganda Card of Flier. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) NEW
P218. Day of German Art Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) NEW
P221. 1936 Reichsparteitages Weimar Thüringen Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 200.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P224. Willrich Propaganda Card of Paratrooper. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P227. Willrich Rommel Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P229. Day of the German Police 1942 Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P231. Day of the German Police 1942 Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 75.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P232. Und Ihr Habt doch Gesiegt! 9 November 1938 Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 150.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P237. Willrich Panzer Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 40.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P239. Willrich Günther Prien U-Boat Captain Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P240. Tag der NSDAP im Generalgouvernment 1941 Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P241. 1938 Auslandsdeutschen Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 100.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P251. German Standard Bearer's Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 25.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P252. Feldpost Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P253. Feldpost Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P254. Feldpost Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P255. Feldpost Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P257. Luftwaffe Flak Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P258. Luftwaffe Flak Card. See pictures...$ 20.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P263. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P264. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P266. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P267. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P269. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P270. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P274. Waffen-SS Propaganda Card. Official Waffen-SS Propaganda Card from the "Our Waffen-SS" series. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P277. Rommel Propaganda Card by Willrich. Nice feldpost-used example. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P279. Stuka Pilot Willrich Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P281. Paratrooper Willrich Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P282. Luftwaffe Ace Mölders Willrich Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 35.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P291. Willrich Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P292. Von Rundstedt Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P293. Paratrooper Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P296. Luftwaffe Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P298. WW1 Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P299. Willrich Propaganda Card of Pilot. See pictures...$ 30.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P302. Waffen-SS Recruiting Card by Anton. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P304. SS Propaganda Card, Feldpost Mailed. Nice example. See pictures...$ 95.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P305. Waffen-SS Recruiting Card by Anton. See pictures...$ 250.00 (Pictures) JUST IN SOLD
P306. Day of the German Police Card. See pictures...$ 45.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
P307. Unser Heer Propaganda Card. See pictures...$ 50.00 (Pictures) JUST IN
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Historical Background of German Propaganda Cards
Propaganda cards were a ubiquitous part of German life from the late 19th century through the end of the Second World War. Initially used for commercial advertising and patriotic messaging, they evolved into a powerful tool for shaping public opinion. The cards on this page reflect that evolution, spanning the Imperial era, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich. Many were produced by private publishers, while others were officially sanctioned by the state or military authorities.
During the First World War, Feldpost (field post) cards became especially popular. Soldiers sent home colorful, often sentimental or patriotic scenes, and civilians mailed cards to the front to boost morale. The cards often depicted heroic soldiers, military equipment, and national symbols. By the time of the Second World War, propaganda cards were even more pervasive, with the Nazi regime using them to glorify the Wehrmacht, the Luftwaffe, and the Kriegsmarine, as well as to mark special occasions such as Hitler's birthday.
Types and Themes
Collectors categorize propaganda cards by subject, era, and usage. Common themes include:
- Military branches: Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Waffen-SS units, often shown in action or in heroic poses.
- Patriotic and nationalistic imagery: Flags, eagles, monuments, and historical scenes meant to inspire pride.
- Portraits and events: Leaders such as Adolf Hitler, as well as commemorative dates like Hitler's birthday or Nazi party rallies.
- Philatelic and postal history: Cards with Feldpost markings, special cancels, or wartime postage stamps.
- Artistic and cultural scenes: Traditional German landscapes, folk costumes, and idealized family life, often used to contrast with the chaos of war.
Some cards, like the Dutch-produced U-boat examples in the listing above, were made in occupied territories, adding an extra layer of historical interest. Others, such as the WWI cards marked "Feldpost Mailed," were actually sent through the military postal system, providing a tangible link to the soldier who wrote and sent them.
Collecting Propaganda Cards: Condition and Value
As with all paper ephemera, condition is paramount. Cards that are unissued, clean, and free of bends, stains, or writing generally command higher prices. However, used cards with clear postal markings and legible messages can be equally desirable to postal historians and those interested in the human side of war. Light storage wear, as noted on several items above, is common and does not significantly detract from value unless it includes creases or missing corners.
Rarity also plays a major role. Cards produced in small numbers, those from specific units or events, or those with unusual artwork can be worth many times more than common examples. For instance, Waffen-SS related cards are typically scarcer and more sought after than standard Wehrmacht cards. Originality is crucial; reproductions and fantasy pieces flood the market, so buying from a trusted dealer is essential.
How to Identify Authentic Cards
Authentic period cards have certain characteristics. The paper should show appropriate age, often with slight toning or oxidation. Printing methods of the era—lithography, photogravure, or letterpress—produce distinct textures under magnification. Modern reproductions often look too crisp or use paper that feels wrong. Feldpost used cards should have genuine postal cancellations, which are difficult to fake convincingly.
Look for publisher's marks, printer's codes, or copyright statements on the reverse; many German cards include small print identifying the producer. These details can help date a card and confirm its origin. When in doubt, compare with known originals or consult reference books. The dealer's reputation and guarantee are the easiest safeguards.
Storing and Displaying Your Collection
To preserve your cards, store them in acid-free sleeves or albums, away from direct sunlight and humidity. If you choose to display them, use UV-protective glass and rotate the cards periodically to avoid fading. Avoid using tape, glue, or paper clips, which can cause irreversible damage. For mailed cards, consider keeping them in their original envelopes if available, as this adds to their historical completeness.
Many collectors organize their cards by theme, era, or military branch. A binder with clear pages allows easy viewing while protecting the cards. When handling cards, always wash and dry your hands, or use cotton gloves for especially rare or fragile items.
Further Reading and Related Items
If you are interested in German propaganda cards, you may also enjoy browsing our selection of Tinnies - Event Badges, which share a similar historical context. Tinnies were small metal badges sold to raise funds for various Nazi organizations and events, often featuring the same patriotic motifs found on cards. Combining cards with tinnies can provide a richer picture of the era's material culture.
We are constantly adding new items to this page, so please check back often. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, these cards offer an affordable and fascinating window into German history.