Shoreditch 'Wings for Victory' sign

Object

Sign

Object number

1996.43

Physical Description

A fundraising sign for 'Wings for Victory'. Wooden, a hand-painted depiction of St Leonard's Church, and a black frame. Contains the text: Shoreditch Wings for Victory, Mar 6th to Mar 13th

Object history

'Wings For Victory' Week was a national fundraising scheme during the Second World War (WW2) to encourage civilians to save their money in Government accounts, such as War Bonds, Savings Bonds, Defence Bonds and Savings Certificates. Cash would be paid into Post Offices or Banks. It would coincide with a week of parades, exhibitions and other war paraphernalia. In 1943 it was decided the national scheme would be themed around raising funds to purchase more bombers planes.

Associated Event

World War II

Associated Organisation

St. Leonard's Church

Associated Place

Shoreditch (Place)

Material

Wood

Dimension

Height: 1824mm
Width: 902mm
Depth: 70mm

On display?

Inscription

SHOREDITCH
WINGS FOR VICTORY
MAR 6TH TO MAR 13TH