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Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez
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Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez
Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez votre or. Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield. In 1914, the French were invited to exchange their gold for paper. Gold was needed to pay for foreign imports. Date 1915. Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez votre or. Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield. In 1914, the French were invited to exchange their gold for paper. Gold was needed to pay for foreign imports. Date 1915
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Comite de L'Or du Departement du Rhone: A Call to Sacrifice Gold for the Motherland (1915) Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, the French government faced a pressing financial dilemma. With the war effort requiring vast resources and foreign imports essential for the survival of the nation, gold reserves became a crucial asset. In 1914, the French government issued an invitation to its citizens: exchange your gold for paper currency. This poster, produced by the Comite de L'Or du Departement du Rhone (Gold Committee of the Rhone Department), illustrates the urgency of this call to action. The image depicts a battlefield scene, with gold coins and shells cascading towards a German soldier. The message, "Comite de L'Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez votre or" (Gold Committee of the Rhone Department for the Motherland, give your gold), is prominently displayed. The stark contrast between the valuable gold coins and the devastating impact of warfare underscores the importance of this national sacrifice. This poster serves as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary measures taken during wartime to secure the financial stability of a nation. The citizens of France, in their patriotic duty, responded to the call and exchanged their gold for paper currency, providing the necessary funds for the French war effort and foreign imports. This powerful image, created in 1915, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people during a time of crisis.
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