Judge — March 2, 1918 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Der Cherman Code of Arms This satirical coat of arms, drawn by Albert Levering, appears to mock Imperial Germany through a heraldic parody. The design incorporates German imperial symbols (the double-headed eagle, coat of arms shown in the corner) but subverts them with darker imagery. The central tower contains crosses and religious iconography, while surrounding figures hold flags reading "Women and Children First" and "Scrap of Paper"—likely referencing Germany's violation of Belgian neutrality during WWI, which German officials dismissed as a mere "scrap of paper." Text labels include "Poison," "Liberty," "Spy System," and "Might Prevails"—portraying German militarism as relying on chemical weapons, espionage, and brutal force rather than legitimate authority. This is anti-German propaganda from the WWI era.