{"product_id":"wwii-raphael-tuck-relief-scraps-flags-die-cut-sheet-england-c-1939-45-patriotic-ephemera","title":"WWII Raphael Tuck Relief Scraps Flags Die Cut Sheet England c.1939–45 Patriotic Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced during the Second World War era, this original \u003cb\u003eRaphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons \"Relief Scraps\"\u003c\/b\u003e sheet illustrates the flags of Britain, the Commonwealth and nations from around the world at a fascinating moment in twentieth-century history. Printed in England and intended for use in scrapbooks, greeting cards, school projects and decorative crafts, these colourful embossed die-cut sheets were among Raphael Tuck's most popular paper novelties and today survive far less frequently in complete, unused condition. It should be noted that the Tuck building was destroyed during the 1940 Blitz, but they re-built and continued to produce Relief Scraps until the early 50s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is \u003cb\u003eSeries No. R21\u003c\/b\u003e and features \u003cb\u003e32 embossed die-cut flags\u003c\/b\u003e representing nations and territories from around the world. Included are the flags of Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Ceylon, Burma, Egypt, France, Greece, Brazil, Mexico, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, Switzerland, Argentina, Turkey, the Netherlands, Italy, Wales, Scotland and the United States, together with British service and maritime flags including the \u003cb\u003eRoyal Air Force Flag\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe Royal Standard\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWhite Ensign\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBlue Ensign\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRed Ensign\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flags themselves provide an excellent guide to dating the sheet. The use of the \u003cb\u003e48-star United States flag\u003c\/b\u003e, the designation \u003cb\u003e\"Eire\"\u003c\/b\u003e for Ireland, together with the pre-independence flags of \u003cb\u003eIndia, Burma and Ceylon\u003c\/b\u003e, places production within the period \u003cb\u003ecirca 1939–1945\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a wonderful piece of wartime Commonwealth and patriotic paper ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons was one of Britain's premier publishers of illustrated postcards, children's books and paper novelties from the late nineteenth century onward. Their \u003cb\u003eRelief Scraps\u003c\/b\u003e were known for their vibrant colours, fine printing and quality embossing, and were exported throughout the British Empire and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet measures \u003cb\u003e7 inches by 9 3\/4 inches\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good unused condition. The die-cut pieces remain unpunched and attached within the original sheet. Colours remain bright and attractive with only light age toning to the surrounding card. The sheet is housed in a protective plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 9 3\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved example of Raphael Tuck's \u003cb\u003eRelief Scraps\u003c\/b\u003e, this sheet captures the flags of the British Empire, Commonwealth and many nations of the world during the Second World War era. It is an excellent acquisition for collectors of Raphael Tuck material, patriotic ephemera, military history and vintage paper collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835654258793,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Raphael-Tuck-Diecut-Flags.jpg?v=1785094233","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/wwii-raphael-tuck-relief-scraps-flags-die-cut-sheet-england-c-1939-45-patriotic-ephemera","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}