British World War I Propaganda Stamp
United Kingdom · 1915 · None
The stamp depicts Britannia pointing towards a sinking ship, likely the Lusitania, with text urging the purchase of British goods and avoidance of German products.
Issued during World War I, this propaganda label aimed to rally public support for the British war effort by encouraging economic patriotism and boycotting German goods, capitalizing on anti-German sentiment following events like the Lusitania sinking.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Fine Art Trade Guild · License: Public domain
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