Work on paper - LEAFLET, SURRENDER, C.1945

Physical description

Soiled paper leaflet printed both sides. Front side has a black & white photo of Asian farmers. Right side has Asian character writing. Bottom has English words in red colour. Rear page has 21 columns of Asian character writing. Left side has a red & blue 45 degree bar.

Inscriptions & markings

Bottom of front page: “The bearer has ceased resistance. Treat him in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer. C-in-C Allied Forces”

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