Lot 145
Boy Scout Poster Soliciting Military Men As Leaders. 28 x 22 in. red, white and blue poster headed, "Scouting For Real Men / Men Who Are Leaders For Boys Who Need Leaders." Poster prints a circular letter, by order of the Secretary of War, Washington, December 23, 1918, stating, in part, "A request has been received by the War Department…for assistance in…obtaining the services of officers and enlisted men returning from overseas, as Scoutmasters….The War Department is in full accord with purposes of this movement…." Paper loss at upper right corner; several edge tears, most of which could be framed out, and one in letter. Good.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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