1943-1945 Canadian civilian War Savings Certificates matchbook cover.
Entry/Object ID
1996.47.3
Description
1943-1945 Canadian civilian War Savings Certificates matchbook cover. Rectangular card, one end folded under striking surface. Obverse shows blue/pink "V" sign and title "Buy More and More War Savings Certificates." Reverse shows three uniformed officers, with the words "BACK THEM UP / WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES"
Made/Created
Date made
1943 - 1945
Notes
Date: 1943
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Printed in reverse: brown/blue/white images of airman-soldier-sailor with slogan "Back Them Up-Buy War Savings Certificates"
Accession number on inside of matchbook.
