Returned men attention...Watch your step, remember your pals and guard your tounge Accession Number: ARTV02585

Description

This national security poster was issued by the Military Intelligence unit, Army Headquarters in Victoria. It reminds troops returning from active service of the need to be mindful of giving away information to enemy spies. Printed by the Victorian Railways it was distributed for display at stations and on trains.

This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02585
Printer
Victorian Railways
Publisher/Issued By
Military Intelligence, Army Headquarters
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 51 x 38 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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