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France, World War II. A fine collection of documents and memorabilia concerning OFLAG VI A in Soest, Westphalia (Germany). - The book *Oflag VI A* by Marc Blancpain and Morel Fatio. Printed on Vélin Reflex paper in a run of 1,800 copies; our copy bears the number 1131. Published on July 15, 1941, in Wuppertal-Elberfeld. This copy belonged to Captain GERMAIN of the General Staff of the 42nd Army Corps / Third Army, who was interned at the Bainville-sur-Médon prisoner-of-war camp on June 23, 1940. Includes a letter from the author, Marc Blancpain, to Captain GERMAIN. Our book has been adorned with mementos that belonged to him during his internment at OFLAG VI A, including postcards bearing the purple “Oflag VI A” stamp, “Kriegsgefangenen” banknotes in denominations of 1 and 10 Reichsmarks and Reichspfenning, and a certificate from Lieutenant Colonel ROEDERER, Chief of Staff of the 42nd Army Corps / the Third Army, regarding Captain GERMAIN, interned at the Bainville-sur-Medon prisoner-of-war camp on June 23, 1940, dated June 25, 1940, two silver gelatin prints depicting French officers held as prisoners (names on the reverse), the menu from August 1, 1941, a sprig of heather, etc. 25.3 x 20.7 cm. - Booklet “Oflagons un peu… Revue en 9 tableaux” by Marc Didier and Jean Grimod. Concerns the “Théâtre Libre” of OLAG VI A in Soest. Includes a letter from the author Marc Blancpain to Captain GERMAIN. 24 x 16 cm. - Newsletter “ASSOCIATION OF FORMER PRISONERS OF OFLAG VI A,” No. 86, March 1966. 21 pages. Complete. 21 x 13.5 cm. (Signs of wear and minor handling marks. In good condition).
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