Description
Physical description
propaganda note (Middle East), 1 pound (Great Britain), Germany
Note is in a very poor condition, it has been torn in several places and repaired using green and white adhesive tape, there are also patches of dirt and stains.
History note
A German parody of a 1 pound British note with Arabic writing on the reverse which translates as:
'To our Brother, the Moslem:
The note depicted is that with which the British and Americans seek to enslave the world. Remember, Oh Moslem brother, that the blood of your brethren has flowed like rivers in order to increase the fortunes of these robbing overlords who sponge on the lands of Allah and his faithful followers. Look at the current events and those which have occurred in all areas of Islam under the disastrous occupation of the Anglo-Americans. This is an auspicious time for rapid action to salvage what is left. Join those who have revolted against the Anglo-Americans, hated enemies of Islam. You will secure not only your own lives, but also those of your children. Allah supports you and will shield you from danger in driving off the Jewish occupation which has been sucking your life blood and controlling the lands of Islam.'
Mr King was given this note in Egypt in 1943, the translation he was given reads 'To the Egyptians, Palestinians and Turks. Read the other side of this note. This note is photographed by the Americans and England. This pound is for everybody as the Allied Nations are very strong but I Hitler will have industries all over the world and will nominate a ruler'. The notes were dropped by plane and spread through the population of the Middle East however it is believed they had little impact.