WWII Australia 1942 Identity Card Registration Poster Framed Original RARE

Item: Australian WWII Civil Registration Poster
Issued By: Commonwealth of Australia
Date: March 1942
Theme: National Security / Identity Card / WWII Home Front
Material: Paper (original), professionally framed under glass
Frame Size: Approx. 44cm x 59cm (based on scale in image)
Language: English
Provenance: Original wartime ephemera
Region: Australia

Mini Story:
In 1942, with the world at war and Australia facing real threats on its shores, the government required all British subjects aged 16 and over to apply for an identity card as part of wartime civil registration. This original and scarce public notice—boldly printed in red and blue—would have been pinned in post offices, halls, and council buildings as a vital government directive. A compelling piece of WWII-era bureaucracy and social history, it captures the mood of national urgency and coordinated effort during one of Australia's most tense wartime periods.

Condition:
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

• Original wartime paper with evident age-related wear including tears, stains, and a missing upper corner—consistent with its 80+ year age and likely public posting.

• Printed in red and blue ink, still legible despite water staining and creases.

• Professionally mounted and framed with a protective mat board backing and wooden frame.

• Frame shows minimal wear and is ready to hang.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 Professionally packed for transit to ensure safe delivery.

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