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Lot #379
World War II Poster: Award for Careless Talk

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Description

Original color 20 x 26 Office of War Information poster published in 1944 by the US Government Printing Office (1944-O-602587), featuring a dramatic image of a Nazi hand holding an Iron Cross by Stevan Dohanos, with the ominous text: "Award for Careless Talk, Don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment." In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds (as issued), a chip to the lower right border, and a 2″ tear to the upper right.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: August
  • Dates: #533 - Ended August 08, 2018