Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters which was the Waffenfarbe (corps

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

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

This particular pike comes from the disposal in 2005 of the contents of the Hanoverian Royal Palace of 'SCHLOSS MARIENBURG' in Hanover

and one is dated 1939

Original U.S. WWII Red Cross Blood Donation Propaganda Poster - “For Defense, Blood Means Life” - 16” x 22” French Holsters which was the Waffenfarbe (corpsOriginal 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