Item:
ONJR22PJ029

Original U.S. WWII War Saving Stamps Propaganda Poster - “He’s Fighting For You” - 22” x 28”

Item Description

 Original Item: Only One Available. War savings stamps were issued by the United States Treasury Department to help fund participation in World War I and World War II. Although these stamps were distinct from the postal savings stamps issued by the United States Post Office Department, the Post Office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps. In contrast to Liberty Bonds, which were purchased primarily by financial institutions, war savings stamps were principally aimed at common citizens. During World War I, 25-cent Thrift stamps were offered to allow individuals to accumulate enough over time to purchase the standard 5-dollar War Savings Certificate stamp. When the Treasury began issuing war savings stamps during World War II, the lowest denomination was a 10-cent stamp, enabling ordinary citizens to purchase them. In many cases, collections of war savings stamps could be redeemed for Treasury Certificates or War Bonds.

The United States Treasury Department began to issue a series of war savings stamps in late 1942. Unlike the War Savings Certificate stamps from World War I, these war savings stamps earned no interest. Instead, their sole purpose was to facilitate saving toward the purchase of Series E war bonds.

This lovely poster was displayed to encourage the average citizen to purchase stamps to help fund the war effort. The poster features the head of a U.S. soldier wearing his M1 helmet on white background superimposed on the larger red background. The message that is displayed along the header is:

HE’S FIGHTING FOR YOU

The message displayed on an angle in a light blue box is:

JOIN THE CLUB
A STAMP A DAY
…FOR THE MAN
WHO’S AWAY…

This original 22” x 28” poster is in great condition with the original war time production creases present, without separation. The folds were made after the printing process to make the shipping and distribution process easier.

This lovely poster comes more than ready to be mounted, framed and displayed amongst your WWII collections!

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