Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters The maker was the Toyokawa

The maker was the Toyokawa Arsenal and it comes complete with its original cardboard packaging tube

5” tall with large ear handle of typical sea going shape with a flared bottom

On 12 February 1940 the color was ordered changed to a bluish green called "reed-green

which was the Waffenfarbe (corps color) during WWII for the Heer Nebelwerfer Rocket and Chemical Troops

German industry could not turn out sufficient motor transport while also trying to meet other military requirements

Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters The maker was the ToyokawaOriginal Item: Only One Available. During WWII the Government tried to identify the most effective poster style. One government commissioned study concluded that the best posters were those that made a direct, emotional appeal and presented realistic pictures in photographic detail. The study found that symbolic or humorous posters attracted less attention, made a less favorable impression, and did not inspire enthusiasm. Nevertheless, many symbolic