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WW2 Valentines Day card, Home Guard

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WW2 Valentines Day card, Home Guard

WW2 Valentines Day card, Let me be your Home Guard for life, design by Bert Thomas. Date: circa 1942

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This charming Valentines Day card from the 1940s, designed by Bert Thomas, offers a unique blend of love, humor, and patriotism as the world grappled with the challenges of World War II. The card features a plump, jovial man in a Home Guard uniform, complete with a khaki hat and a rifle slung over his shoulder. With a mischievous smile, he invites his beloved to "let me be your Home Guard for life." The Home Guard, also known as the Local Defense Volunteers (LDV) or the "Dad's Army," was a civilian military force formed in the United Kingdom in 1940 to defend against the threat of a German invasion. The force was made up of ordinary men who were not eligible for regular military service, and they trained in their spare time to protect their communities. The card's design reflects the spirit of the times, with its humorous take on military life and the reassurance that even in the midst of war, love could still be found. The image of a man marching with a child in tow adds a touch of sweetness and a reminder of the importance of family and home. Bert Thomas was a prolific British illustrator and designer, known for his work on greeting cards, posters, and advertisements. His designs often featured whimsical, humorous, and nostalgic themes, making them popular with collectors and historians alike. This particular card, with its wartime setting and enduring message of love, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people during World War II and the power of love to bring joy and comfort even in the most challenging of times.

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