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ARTIFACT:
Nice WWII Civil Defense card and envelope from the School of Tropical Medicine in Puerto Rico. The card shows the Civil Defense logo in the top (viewer's) left corner, the letters: "CD" centered inside a white triangle that sits against a dark blue circle. The card reads: "BLOOD BANK OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE", "SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE PUERTO RICO", "The officials of the Blood Bank wish to acknowledge your generous cooperation during its first year of operation." The dates "APRIL 6, 1942 – APRIL 6, 1943" are printed along the bottom. The accompanying envelope is addressed to: "MR. KENNETH NELSON LOSEY FIELD PONCE, P.R." and the top left shows the CD logo and beneath reads: "BLOOD BANK CIVILIAN DEFENSE PUERTO RICO" and to the side of the addressee, it reads: "63RD SERV. SQ. MESSAGE CENTER" in black pen ink.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1943
SIZE:
Approximately Card: 5-1/2" x 3-1/2"; Envelope: 6-1/2" x 3-5/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Cardstock, ink, pen ink
ATTACHMENT:
Flap closure on envelope.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Civil Defense collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBX16 LDEX3/16
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The card and envelope show minor wear, minor age wear, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
