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Original Vintage WWII Poster Back Up The Fighting Forces British Army RAF Navy

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Original vintage World War Two poster - Back Up The Fighting Forces - featuring an image of three men in military uniform from the Royal Air Force RAF, British Army and Royal Navy against a green background with the title text in bold red lettering below. Printed for HM Stationery Office by J. Weiner Ltd London. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, restored paper loss, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored folds, restored tears, restored paper loss, backed on linen. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, restored paper loss, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012624172152

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