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Original circa 1940 French poster - Subscribe to Armament Bonds

Circa 1940

Designed by J. Kap in 1939, this powerful poster titled "Souscrivez aux Bons d’Armement" (Subscribe to Armament Bonds) was a key piece of French wartime propaganda at the dawn of Wor...

Original poster Under the terms of article 4 of the armistice agreement signed with Germany on June 22, 1940, the French army was limited to "the troops necessary to maintain intern...

This striking 1944 propaganda poster by Jean Carlu was created during the final phase of the Second World War, at a moment when France stood symbolically “between the hammer and the ...

This powerful original 1946 poster by renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin (1892–1985) was created in the aftermath of World War II for the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the high presidency of General de Gaulle. Titled “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” (They Die For You – Victory), the poster is both a commemoration and a call to solidarity. Rendered in Colin’s bold chiaroscuro style, it depicts a kneeling French soldier silhouetted against the dawn sky, his weapon poised towards the horizon. Behind him lie the faint outlines of fallen comrades, underscoring the poster’s solemn message of sacrifice. The simple yet emotionally charged typography conveys urgent patriotism and post-war gratitude. Paul Colin, one of the greatest poster designers of the Art Deco era, was celebrated for his theatre, cabaret, and political works. Here, his graphic precision and emotional clarity serve a national cause, urging public support for veterans who fought and died for liberation. A deeply evocative historical artefact, this poster resonates today as a reminder of France’s liberation struggle and the human cost of victory. It is ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...

Beautiful rare poster urging people to go to Germany and be the ambassador of French quality or "Qualite Francaise". Featuring stunning artwork attributed to Eric Castel depicting a...

Original vintage World War Two poster - Salute to the Resistance and forward / Salut a la Resistance et en avant! - featuring artwork of resistance fighters in the foreground, two me...

Original vintage World War Two poster - American Relief for France Incorporated A member of Agency of the National War Fund - featuring a dynamic image of Marianne, the national pers...

Artist: René Louvat (1911-) Title: Engagez-vous dans les Forces Aériennes Françaises Date: 1944 Size: 16.9 x 39.4 in / 43 x 100 cm Printer : EDITE PAR LES FORCES AERIENNES FRANCAISES...