Description
This small-format U.S. Honor Roll poster was distributed by the Navy League of the United States to recognize Americans who answered their country’s call to service. Produced during the World War I era, the poster was intended for display in homes, schools, churches, and community spaces to honor local men serving in the armed forces.
The design features a patriotic American eagle with shield, flanked by two U.S. flags above a banner reading “Honor Roll.” Beneath the title appears the dedication “Those Who Have Answered Their Country’s Call.” A blank inscription area allowed families or institutions to write in the names of individuals serving in the military.
At the bottom, the text reads “Distributed by the Navy League of the United States.” The Navy League was an influential civilian organization that promoted naval preparedness and national service during the early 20th century, particularly during the First World War.
Printed using traditional lithographic techniques, this poster reflects the patriotic imagery and community recognition programs that were common on the American home front during wartime.
The poster has been professionally linen-backed, a conservation process that stabilizes the paper and preserves the original artwork while making it suitable for framing and display.
Key Details:
• Title: U.S. Honor Roll
• Publisher: Navy League of the United States
• Date: World War I period, circa 1917–1918
• Medium: Original lithograph poster
• Format: Small format honor roll display
• Condition: Professionally linen-backed and ready to frame
• Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included
This original poster is a compelling piece of American wartime history, appealing to collectors of World War I memorabilia, patriotic posters, and early U.S. military home‑front material.
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