No. 100226999

U.S. Treasury War Bond Certificate (1945) - 1 Walt Disney Characters Design – Rare WWII Memorabilia, War Bond Certificate
No. 100226999

U.S. Treasury War Bond Certificate (1945) - 1 Walt Disney Characters Design – Rare WWII Memorabilia, War Bond Certificate
Offered here is an original United States Treasury War Finance Committee War Bond Certificate, issued on 1945, near the end of World War II. This colorful certificate features a delightful array of classic Walt Disney characters, making it one of the most charming and collectible pieces of wartime ephemera from the 1940s.
The certificate commemorates her contribution to the U.S. war effort by purchasing a War Bond. These certificates were issued to encourage American citizens — including children — to invest in their country’s victory and future peace.
Artwork and Design:
The artwork features beloved Disney characters from the Golden Age of animation, beautifully printed in color around the certificate’s border. Among the recognizable characters are:
Bambi and Thumper
The Seven Dwarfs (from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto
Pinocchio
José Carioca (from The Three Caballeros)
Practical Pig (from The Three Little Pigs)
Additional characters from early 1940s Disney productions
The lower left corner bears the Walt Disney signature in print, confirming the studio’s involvement in creating this official design for the U.S. Treasury’s War Finance Committee.
Historical Context:
During World War II, Disney Studios supported the American war effort by producing propaganda films, training materials, and patriotic artwork such as this. These War Bond certificates were part of a morale campaign that combined art, national pride, and public finance to help fund the war.
Condition: Very good for age – light fold marks and minor edge wear consistent with age; colors remain bright and vibrant.
This piece is not a financial bond itself but a presentation certificate — a keepsake symbolizing patriotic participation in the war effort. Its combination of historical importance, Disney artistry, and wartime context makes it highly collectible among Disney enthusiasts, historians, and Americana collectors alike.
A rare and charming artifact from 1945 — where Disney magic met American history.
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