The flags and ephemera of the U.S. Liberty & Victory Loan Grouping are a significant and often overlooked aspect of WWI. There were four issues of bonds, all collectively referred to as "Liberty Bonds" and a fifth and final issue called "Victory Bonds." In order to galvanize the public into purchasing these obligations, "Liberty Loan" committees were organized nationwide on a previously unprecedented scale.
In order to proudly demonstrate participation in these drives flags, pins and porters were issued and worn to both represent participation in these drives and bolster civilian resolve in the support of the war.
Included here are a sampling of such civilian bond drive items.
Item Ref | Item Name | Sub-Collection | |
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ZFC0743 | U.S. Victory Loan Flag - WWI. | U.S. Goverment |
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ZFC2186 | US // Third Liberty Loan Pin / WWI | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |
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ZFC2188 | US // 4th Liberty Loan Flag / Pin | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |
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ZFC2187 | US // 4th Liberty Loan Pin / WWI | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |
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ZFC3134 | US // Girl Scout / US Treasury Medal | SCOUTING |
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ZFC2435 | US // Liberty Loan Pin / WWI | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |
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ZFC3762 | 4th Liberty Loan Subscription Flyer, 1918. | Flag Related Printed Materials |
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ZFC3199 | US // Victory Liberty Loan / Homefront Medal | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |
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ZFC2185 | US // White Mystery Cleaner Lapel Pin / 5th War Lo | Flag related Pins & Jewelry |