{"product_id":"ww2-fascist-propaganda-recruitment-poster-for-enlistment-in-the-italian-1st-s-s-legion-or-29th-waffen-grenadier-division-of-ss-1943-drawing-by-boccasile-1943-italy","title":"Original WWII Italian SS Recruitment Poster by Gino Boccasile | 29th Waffen Grenadier Division | Professionally Framed","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII Fascist Italian recruitment poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by noted Italian illustrator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGino Boccasile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and associated with recruitment for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian SS formations established during the later years of World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the poster promoted enlistment into the Italian SS organization that developed into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The lower left corner retains the important period marking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Italiano div. SS \/44-0266,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a significant identifying feature connected with the Italian Waffen-SS formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoccasile became one of Italy's most recognizable commercial and political illustrators of the era, and his wartime compositions are notable for their bold graphic style and highly distinctive figure work. Surviving original recruiting posters connected with the Italian SS are exceptionally difficult to encounter, particularly examples retaining their period markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessionally matted and framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for display. Its combination of original wartime printing, identifiable divisional marking, Italian origin, and Boccasile artwork makes it a particularly noteworthy surviving piece of Axis propaganda history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII Italian Fascist recruitment poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGino Boccasile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Italiano div. SS \/44-0266\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wartime printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally matted and framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster remains in exceptionally well-preserved condition with a pronounced horizontal fold across the center consistent with its historical storage. The fold does not significantly detract from the overall presentation. Professionally matted and framed to a museum-quality display standard. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44093228318794,"sku":"WIW3081","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/ww2-fascist-propaganda-recruitment-poster-for-enlistment-in-the-italian-1st-s-s-legion-or-29th-waffen-grenadier-division-of-ss-1943-drawing-by-boccasile-1943-italy","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}