Gift of Charles Levin

Id no. 240.94, Poster, French

Subject(s):  Occupation-France

The text translates in part: Based on the authorization granted to the Commanding General of the Armies I order: German Army guarantees inhabitants full security of personal and well being. Everyone conducting himself calmly and quietly has nothing to fear; severe penalties for violence and sabotage; firearms regulated by special decree; the following will be prosecuted under martial law: help to soldiers other than German army, helping civilians escape, transmitting news damaging to the Reich, relations with prisoners of war, gatherings, strikes, etc.; stores and banks will remain open; hoarding is forbidden; price and salary increases are forbidden...