Russia, Imperial. A First World War Russian Bond Poster, By Vladimir Varzhansky Auction 1916 in Winnipeg

1916 in Winnipeg

Two accompanying ribbon bars

After the restoration of the independence of Latvia

Following the Allied landings in French North Africa in November 1942

with toned silver and minor oxidation on the reverse

Russia, Imperial. A First World War Russian Bond Poster, By Vladimir Varzhansky Auction 1916 in WinnipegAn extremely well preserved First World War Russian bond poster, constructed of paper stock and affixed to a period original white canvas backer. It features a full colour illustration of a train car towing an artillery piece, above a Cyrillic inscription of 5 % (5 % WAR LOANS). Beneath this is an additional inscription in pre revolutionary Cyrillic of , , (MORE MONEY, MORE WEAPONS AND MEN, CLOSER TO VICTORY). A designers mark is incorporated into the