Original WWII German Anti-Propaganda Marionette Hermann Göring – Painted Wartime Caricature Puppet – Rare Psychological Warfare Collectible
“Original WWII-period German cardboard propaganda marionette, hand-painted and lithographed, featuring articulated limbs with original wire-and-string pull mechanism. Reverse shows original wartime cardboard construction with metal assembly clips and original hemp suspension cord. All materials, printing methods and fixing techniques are fully consistent with early 1940s wartime production.”
🪖 Description
Offered here is a 100% original World War II period German anti-propaganda marionette, produced circa 1941–1944. This is a hand-painted and lithographed articulated cardboard puppet, created during wartime specifically for satire, ridicule and psychological warfare purposes.
These caricature puppets were used in:
•propaganda theater
•cabaret performances
•wartime satire shows
•morale and psychological operations
This is not a child’s toy, but a genuine wartime propaganda object with strong historical and display value.
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✅ Authenticity & Construction (Confirmed by Detailed Inspection)
•Original WWII-period manufacture
•painted and lithographed cardboard figure
•Original metal assembly clips and brass split pins
•Original thin steel wire pull mechanism
•Original hemp/linen suspension cord
•Original control loop still present
•Correct wartime grey-brown cardboard backing
•No plastic, no nylon, no modern materials
•All construction methods fully consistent with early 1940s production
This completely excludes any postwar or modern reproduction.
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🎨 Visual & Uniform Details
•Expressive caricature facial features
•Exaggerated general’s uniform
•Period-award symbolism including:
•Iron Cross-style decoration
•Pour le Mérite–style neck order (satirical depiction)
•Ridiculing baton/staff
•Bold wartime color palette
•Strong psychological propaganda intent
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📏 Dimensions (approx.)
•Height: ca. 30 cm
•Width: ca. 13–14 cm
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🛠 Condition
•Very good original wartime condition
•Normal period wear and color aging
•Light edge losses to the boots (visible on rear photos)
•Slight cardboard separation at feet
•Mechanism remains fully intact and functional
•No modern repairs
•Structurally solid with excellent display presence
These age characteristics strongly support originality.
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🎖 Historical Significance
Original WWII propaganda marionettes are extremely scarce surviving artifacts. Most were destroyed or discarded after the war. This example represents a rare surviving piece of World War II psychological warfare material culture.
Highly suitable for:
•military museums
•WWII propaganda collections
•psychological warfare research
•advanced German WWII collectors
•WWII exhibition displays