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"Award For Careless Talk" WWII Propoganda Poster

"Award For Careless Talk - Don't Discuss Troop Movements, Ship Sailings, War Equipment".

This 1944 poster is one of the most iconic propoganda images of WWII, the viewer is presented an iron cross by a nazi hand for leaking vital intelligence that will help their efforts.

Art by: Stevan Dohanos (1907-1994), signed lower right below "Equipment"

The publishing info printed on the bottom is: "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-602587" "Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information".

Dimensions: poster: 26"h x 20"w, frame: 32.5" x 26"

Weight: 8lbs

Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $65 plus a 1.5% insurance fee.

Condition:

Poster has creases from being folded into eighths. Very fine condition, no apparent issues aside from the creases.

Estimate: $250 - $500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$156
03/19/2023

 

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