Bit of a mystery , thought the community could help

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June 15, 2024 at 9:38 pm #1882811

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Got this print from a friend for my birthday . Bit of a mystery as to what it is as it perferated to remove the coupons printed on the rear . The size is standard 11 x 8.5 inches . Text on the coupon in Spanish -Forge of Alcala , voucher for a bag of food , only company workers . Alcala of Hanares (town/city north Madrid , Spain ) . We think its a ration coupon , WW2 . Any ideas ?

June 15, 2024 at 10:45 pm #1882821
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Definitely a food ration from a steel forge for the workers; Spain supported the Nazi war effort, obviously, after the SCW ended. “Neutral” but not.

The “Azul Division” on the obverse, is a reference to the 250th Infantry Division “Blue Division” , a unit of Francoist volunteers who served on the Eastern Front.

Neat find!
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June 15, 2024 at 10:49 pm #1882824

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Thank you . It seems the guy my friend got this from has a couple more for sale . Might have to drop by and take them off his hands .

June 16, 2024 at 1:06 am #1882828

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If you acquire more, could I suggest getting archival grade sleeves for these? They will be more expensive than other storage methods, but having spent some years in a military museum, paper of that era, particularly with the lower printing quality of the era, and possibly some glue (are they stamp style for a booklet?), you need to do something to preserve them.

Enjoy!

June 16, 2024 at 1:14 am #1882829

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Good idea , thank you .
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