Iraq's Most Wanted: Captured and Killed Accession Number: RC02274.001

Description

Issued in Iraq after the deaths of Uday and Qusay Hussein (based on the playing cards issued to troops in Iraq) who were captured or killed (indicated by a red cross through their photograph). This was published before the capture of Saddam Hussein. Forty people are marked as killed or captured, whilst 15 were still outstanding at the time. 55 Most Wanted”. 2003 PSYOP poster showing 55 most wanted Iraqis with some images obstructed by red crosses. This poster is directed at Iraqi citizens and is written in Arabic with no translation. Illustrations are in colour and black and white. The poster was collected in Iraq by artist/photographer George Gittoes.

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Accession Number
RC02274.001
Classification
Published Collection
Object Type
Leaflet
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Measurement
Overall: 43.3 x 27.6 cm
Date Made
2003
Place Made
Collection number
6/3/2
Whole/Part
Item
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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