Original 1941 German Wehrmacht Booklet Der Islam Tornisterschrift Heft 52 WWII For Sale

Original WWII German Wehrmacht booklet “Der Islam” by Prof. Dr. Ernst Rodenwaldt, issued in 1941 as Tornisterschrift des Oberkommandos der Wehrmacht, Heft 52. Printed “Nur für den Gebrauch innerhalb der Wehrmacht” (for use within the Wehrmacht only) and “Nicht sammeln, sondern weitergeben!” on the cover – a clear indication it was an internal information / propaganda pamphlet for German soldiers serving in Muslim regions.

Great original reference on how the Wehrmacht officially presented Islam to its troops during the war.

• Original WWII publication – not a reprint

• Title: “Der Islam – Eine Einführung in die Glaubenswelt islamischer Völker”

• Author: Oberfeldarzt Prof. Dr. Ernst Rodenwaldt

• Series: Tornisterschrift des Oberkommandos der Wehrmacht, Abt. Inland – Heft 52

• Year: 1941

• Language: German

• Softcover booklet, complete (all pages present)

• Intended as a field-pack booklet for Wehrmacht troops, dealing with:

  • Basic beliefs and practices of Islam

  • Conduct for German soldiers in Muslim areas

  • Cultural and religious dos and don’ts

• Historically important Wehrmacht internal propaganda / information print

• Format: Staple-bound softcover booklet

• Approx. length: c. 60+ pages (standard for this series)

• Paper: wartime, browned with age

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• Covers:

  • Overall solid but with obvious age and handling wear

  • Corner and edge wear with small nicks/chips (not affecting text)

  • Scattered spotting / soiling, small stains, and dark handling marks

  • Spine shows damage, minor splits at ends and damage around staples but booklet still holds together

• Interior:

  • Pages uniformly browned/toned from wartime paper

  • Some small edge tears and corner folds from turning pages

  • Text remains fully legible, no missing pages observed

  • No major writing or markings found beyond normal age spots

• Back cover:

  • Soiling and rubbing from storage, no major structural damage

Overall, a complete and presentable example of a scarce Wehrmacht internal booklet, with honest wear from age and use.

• Original/Reproduction: Original

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

• Conflict: WWII (1939-1945)

• Theme: Militaria / Propaganda / Religious Studies

• Type: Booklet / Pamphlet

• Branch: Wehrmacht (German Army High Command)

• Language: German

• Year Printed: 1941

• Modified Item: No

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