Original WWII Poster 1943 A Careless Word A Needless Loss 40\" x 28\" For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

---

Original WWII Poster 1943 A Careless Word A Needless Loss 40\" x 28\":
$224.95

Original WWII Poster 1943 \"A Careless Word... A Needless Loss\"

1943 Original Vintage WWII War Poster, \"A Careless Word ...A Needless Loss\" by artist Anton Otto Fischer.  

This WWII Poster features a graphic image of a dead U.S. navy sailor in uniform washed up on a shoreline. 

The message was meant to remind citizens that spies could overhear their discussion of military information which could help the enemy sabotage the war effort.

The poster is very large and measures approximately 40\" x 28\" inches.

The bottom of the poster reads:  

\"OWI Poster #36.  Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. 

U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943 - 0 - 506018\"

The colors are still vibrant with wonderful graphics.

There is a 1 1/2\" tear at the bottom of the poster and a 3/4\" tear on the right hand side of the poster.

There is a pin size hole in the lower section right in the middle. 

There is a tear/hole in the paper just below the sailor\'s boot.

There is creasing where it has been folded into 16 sections as it was issued, amd there is some yellowing on the back due to age. 

It was never displayed but rather folded in 16 sections as it was issued and packed away. 

Please see all pictures as they are part of the description.

I would be happy to send additional pictures if you would like.

A

ORIGINAL WWII US NAVY & ARMY EMERGENCY DRINKING WATER CAN-SEALED, NOS

$21.59

ORIGINAL WWII US ARMY M1942 CANTEEN CUP-DATED 1941, TACU CO

$43.96

WWII US original vintage canteen cork in new condition lot of 2 E2305

$4.67

WWII US MILITARY CANTEEN With Meal Kit

$40.00

Original U.S. WWII Cardboard Canister for Grenades

$12.95

Original WWII AN 6530 Goggles Cushion Is Shot Vtg

$74.99

WW2 Original Named Rare Civil Affairs Division Double Bullion Patch Uniform

$375.00

15" WWII US Army M1 Garand Bayonet Knife with Scabbard

$44.99