English Translation: English Translation: "For the freedom of the world / Subscribe to the National Loan at the National Credit Bank"

Commissioned by the Banque Nationale de Crédit to promote the Third National Defense Loan, a World War I war bond campaign. Its purpose was to encourage the French public to financially support the war effort. The design honors the official entry of the United States into the war and emphasizes the historic alliance between the two nations. Featuring the Statue of Liberty, it symbolized the long-standing connection dating back to the American Revolution and France’s gift of the statue, which remained a powerful emblem for both countries.

Artist: SEM

Printer: Devambesz imp_Paris

Condition: Fair - tears along the upper and bottom border and on the statue of liberty

Material: Linen backed on canvas

Please note that all sizes are approximate.