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WWII French Canadian "What it Takes For Victory" Poster
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$175
Live Auction
Petroliana & Advertising
Size
36" x 24".
Category
Description
Canadian. Circa 1943. The artist was R. Hubert Rogers (1898-1992). Poster translation "When last seen, Colonel Merritt was collecting Bren and Thompson's guns and preparing the position which successfully covered the re embarkation. Extract from the citation from the Victory Cross of Colonel Merritt of the "South Saskatchewan Regiment". Dieppe, August 19, 1949" Issuer's mark on lower border with printers mark ("DPI" - Director of Public Information) named at lower right. Marked "UE-5L" at lower right.
Condition
Overall good color. Faint horizontal crease extends from center of right edge to approx. 10 inches across along with other minor creases.
Medium
Colour lithograph.
Provenance
The Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.