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J. Montgomery Flagg Marine Corps Poster

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
J. Montgomery Flagg Marine Corps Poster
<B>Marine Corps Recruiting Poster "First in the Fight-Always Faithful-Be A U.S. Marine!".</B></I> 28" x 39", framed under glass to an overall size of 35" x 45.25" Artist: James Montgomery Flagg. No date. This is a variation of one of the most famous posters of WWI. The Marine holding his 1911 Colt pistol stands like a sentinel against the U.S. flag. The image, though simple, is a graphic warning that Marines will fight for their country. Mounted in a modern black wood frame. James Montgomery Flagg is the artist of the single most famous WWI poster of all time - The Uncle Sam "I Want You For the U.S. Army" poster.<BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Very Good- Colors slightly muted, a few chips and folds at the margins, a 3.5" x 1.4" piece missing from the upper left corner, general age toning to paper.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)