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(SOVIET UNION) - (Political poster). “On its Head”. Text in Russian. [“The intelligent world cautiously watches as NATO dabbles with the helmet. It would be nice if we looked back at where the helmets of past wars lie.”] 22.5 x 32 inches (56 x 81 cm). Some tears at lower right corner. Framed. c. 1950: General Dwight D. Eisenhower is depicted fixing a cracked helmet, covering its Nazi insignia with a tag that reads ‘NATO’. Underneath the helmet, Nazis energetically assist in repairing the helmet, holding atomic weapons. Perched on top of the helmet, a capitalist war profiteer plays with rockets.