| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV02502 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 55.4 x 77.8 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Morey, N E Australian Army LHQ Cartographic Coy, Australian Survey Corps |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: External copyright |
This scrap of food is an enemy bullet
Description
Australian Second World War poster depicting a half eaten scrap of bread with butter and jam that has a fly resting on it. This is sitting on the outline of a bullet. This poster warns that unhygienic practices around food nurture disease amongst those serving in the military forces.