Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet/ Booklet For Soviet Soldiers – Very Rare – Translated – Fragile Artefact

Description

German propaganda leaflet from WWII, aimed at Soviet soldiers, encouraging them to surrender voluntarily.

Front Page (Image 1)

Text in red:
“Для них уже кончилась война…”
Translation: “For them, the war is already over…”

The picture shows Soviet soldiers with raised hands, symbolizing surrender.

Back Page (Image 2)

Top text in red:
“Дружным смехом ответили они на вопрос:”
Translation: “With loud laughter, they answered the question:”

Next line in red:
“— не хотите ли вы снова вернуться в сталинский рай?”
Translation: “— Do you want to return again to Stalin’s paradise?”

Below in black:
“По приказу № 13 Верховного Командования Германской Армии, бойцы и командиры РККА, добровольно переходящие — не считаются пленными, а соратниками в борьбе против большевизма.”
Translation:
“According to Order No. 13 of the Supreme Command of the German Army, Red Army soldiers and commanders who voluntarily cross over are not considered prisoners, but comrades in the struggle against Bolshevism.”

Passierschein (Safe Conduct Pass) text:
States that the pass is valid for an unlimited number of Red Army commanders, soldiers, and political workers who voluntarily cross over to the German side. It also applies to members of allied formations (like the Russian Liberation Army, Ukrainian, Caucasian, Turkestani, and Tatar liberation units).

The photo shows Soviet POWs smiling and laughing, with a caption pointing to one man:
“Это лучше пленить” – “This is better captivity.”

Note:

Condition is very fragile, we did not attempt to open the little booklet. Also has repairs on it. We were unable to find any other like it online.