1943-1945 Canadian civilian War Savings Certificates matchbook cover.

Object/Artifact

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Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

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.

Dimensions

Width

3.9 cm

Length

5.5 cm

Dimension Notes

4 mm. thick.