United States. A Second War ‘New Air Raid Warning System’ Poster, 1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the book is autographed by

the book is autographed by Bailey on the interior title page

several loose threads around the edges

received the medal and clasp and was made Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George on March 31

The interior of the canister is fully lined with a multi-piece red cotton blended liner

the arms bearing a raised inscription of “XV IAHRE TREUER DIENSTE” (“15 YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

United States. A Second War ‘New Air Raid Warning System’ Poster, 1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the book is autographed byA large paper poster, illustrating the audible warnings and actions to be taken when enemy planes are near or bombs are dropping, printed by the US Government Printing Office, dated 1943, and effective February 17, 1943, measures 71 cm (w) x 51 cm (h), reverse plain, creases present, light wear to edges, very fine condition.