Original U.S. WWI Era U.S. Employment Service Featuring Artwork of USMC 6th Marine Regiment by Dan Smith - Framed; 25 ½” x 30” Hotchkiss MG IIb is the size which

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Original U.S. WWI Era U.S. Employment Service Featuring Artwork of USMC 6th Marine Regiment by Dan Smith - Framed; 25 ½” x 30” Hotchkiss MG IIb is the size whichOriginal Item: Only One Available. This propaganda poster was issued jointly by the U. S. Employment Service and the Department of Labor. It's an eye catching image that depicts a group of brave Marines charging into battle with flags flying high overhead. The poster also features a badge that commemorates the battles in which these soldiers participated, including Cantony, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, Argonne, and Marne. The artwork was created by