1943 Grapette Salutes The U.S. Armed Forces Insignia Grape Soda WWII

Date: 1943
Artist: Unknown
Size (in): 35” x 24”
Size (cm): 89 x 61
Condition: B
Linen backed: No

This vintage original poster was issued during WWII as an advertising piece by the makers of Grapette imitation grape flavored soda pop.

This poster illustrates “Insignia of Rank and Service” for all branches of the United State military including U.S. Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. This poster also illustrates Service Medals and Service-Commemorative Medals on the side borders and Decorations for Heroism or Outstanding Service along the bottom edge. A large Grapette logo is printed in the middle of the poster and the lower margin shows a 1943 copyright by Thomas R. Diver of Baltimore, Maryland. The title printed across the top of the poster reads GRAPETTE SALUTES THE U.S. ARMED FORCES.

This vintage original poster has no tape or pinholes and was probably never hung up or used. The poster shows moderate handling wear including a diagonal crease which runs from the upper lefthand corner down to the bottom edge. The upper lefthand corner has creasing a couple small tears on the upper edge without paper loss. The poster otherwise looks pretty well unused with the original colors retained. Overall condition is very good.