"VICTORY GARDEN/I WILL HELP WIN THE WAR" DIE-CUT AWARD SIGN.
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$94.88 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
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Item Description
10x12.75" cardboard w/patriotic rwb shield design issued by Cincinnati Ohio "Victory Garden Committee" according to 1943 text on back which includes "This Emblem Will Help Protect Your Victory Garden From Trespassing Or Vandalism As The City Ordinance Shown At The Left Indicates. We're Proud Of The Privilege Of Providing The Victory Garden Committee With These Emblems Which Indicate Your Patriotism" with facsimile signature of chapter president. Light age tanning, bit of wear around edges with .5x.75" bit of missing surface paper at center bottom edge. Reverse side has pencil note date June 1943. Despite problems still displays Fine. Very limited distribution just for Cincinnati area. Nice design.
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