{"product_id":"major-wick-vda-leaflet-by-wolfgang-willrich-1941","title":"WWII German VDA Illustrated Leaflet by Wolfgang Willrich – Major Helmut Wick, Luftwaffe Ace (1941)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eOriginal 1941 leaflet illustrated by Wolfgang Willrich, issued by the \u003cem data-end=\"194\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eVolksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland\u003c\/em\u003e (VDA – Association for German Cultural Relations Abroad). The portrait depicts Major Helmut Wick, Luftwaffe fighter ace and wing commander (\u003cem data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eJagdgeschwaderkommodore\u003c\/em\u003e), who became one of Germany’s most decorated airmen before his death in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eThe leaflet, titled \u003cem data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e“Major Wick – Kommodore eines Jagdgeschwaders”\u003c\/em\u003e, was published as part of the VDA’s wartime portrait series honouring decorated officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"963\"\u003eVolksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland (VDA)\u003c\/em\u003e operated as a nationalist organisation promoting German culture abroad and producing leaflets during WWII. Its Willrich portrait series was used to glorify military heroes. Major Helmut Wick, the subject of this piece, was celebrated as a Luftwaffe icon during the early war years, particularly for his combat record in the Battle of Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood overall with light toning and minor edge wear. Print and details remain clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1957\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylors Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259125694784,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/9536\/3648\/files\/major-wick-wolfgang-willrich-vda-leaflet-1941.jpg?v=1762663289","url":"https:\/\/taylorsmilitaria.com\/products\/major-wick-vda-leaflet-by-wolfgang-willrich-1941","provider":"Taylors Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}