Rotating Phrase Card Used by Soldiers

Title “STUMMER DOLMETSCH”, meaning approximately: silent interpreter.

Very practical card for communicating with Russians.

By turning the cogwheel at the top of the card, the desired text appeared in Russian. In addition, one could point to the relevant image so the addressed person understood what was meant.

Example no. 19: Where are weapons and ammunition?

Notable is a list of 18 words that the average Russian would understand, including the word “Schrapnell” (= bomb, shell fragment).

Naturally in pocket format so the soldier could carry it in his uniform.