Unused set of board games "Unterhaltungsspiele für Soldaten"

Card folder printed with an illustration of three German soldiers drinking, smoking and playing board games at a small table. The folder states "Unterhaltungsspiele für Soldaten" (Entertainment games for soldiers ) and "Nur für den Gebrauch innerhalb der Wehrmacht" (Only for use within the armed forces). The folder contains six folded sheets of thin card, some double-sided, with game boards printed on them and the counters or pieces printed and partially cut out. The games include Schach (Chess), Dame (Draughts), Mühle (Nine Men's Morris), Salta (Leap), Festungsspiel (Fortress Game), Domino (Dominoes), Halma and Lotto. Also present is a folded printed rules sheet.

Made by Bibliographisches Institut AG (Leipzig) for issue to armed services personnel. The set is complete and unused.

Code: 50292