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Lot #365
World War II 'Punishable by Death' Broadside

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Description

Scarce World War II-dated broadside issued by Military Commissioner Lt. Colonel William P. Yarborough of the Parachute Infantry, one page, 12.5 x 17, posted as a notice to deter U.S soldiers from committing war crimes. In full: “NOTICE: Notice to all Members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Taking a civilian property without proper requisition, entering civilian houses without authority or molesting civilians unjustly are crimes punishable by death.” In very good to fine condition, with splitting, and small areas of paper loss, along the intersecting folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #641 - Ended August 10, 2022