Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters and one is dated 1939

and one is dated 1939

The maker was the Toyokawa Arsenal and it comes complete with its original cardboard packaging tube

some FGS maps expressly state they overlap with the adjoining 43/C and 43/E maps

On 12 February 1940 the color was ordered changed to a bluish green called "reed-green

It also has a separate slider between marks STOP and GO

Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters and one is dated 1939Original Item: Only One Available. During WWII the Government tried to identify the most effective poster style. One government commissioned study concluded that the best posters were those that made a direct, emotional appeal and presented realistic pictures in photographic detail. The study found that symbolic or humorous posters attracted less attention, made a less favorable impression, and did not inspire enthusiasm. Nevertheless, many symbolic