Original U.S. WWI “For Home and Country” Propaganda Poster with Soldier Wearing D.S.C. & Captured German Helmet - Victory Liberty Loan - 30 x 40” Ammunition The tang itself is marked

The tang itself is marked by a known smith who worked at the Arsenal located at SEKI (関 市) in Mino Province (美濃国)

It still displays very well as is

which could indicate issue to the the 2nd Virginia Regiment

This lovely little Cavalry carbine

The original rubber ring is retained although it is now rock-solid

Original U.S. WWI “For Home and Country” Propaganda Poster with Soldier Wearing D.S.C. & Captured German Helmet - Victory Liberty Loan - 30 x 40” Ammunition The tang itself is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic World War One American propaganda poster featuring a color illustration lithograph advertising Victory Liberty loans by Alfred Everitt Orr (1886 1938). Features a soldier wearing the Distinguished Service Cross on his breast with a captured German helmet on a string around his neck. He sits at the centre of a touching family scene. He is embracing his wife and holding his child who are together