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The Canadian Navy Paint Book
The Canadian Navy Paint Book

This wartime children's paint book uses naval imagery, including a sailor, a destroyer, and the Royal Canadian Navy's White Ensign.

During the Second World War, the widespread use of war-related images affected many aspects of home front life, including children's toys. In addition to being used for patriotic and fundraising purposes, such images also helped sell those consumer products that were still available, such as this paint book.

Naval Musem of Alberta



Royal Navy Warships in Esquimalt Harbour
Royal Canadian Navy Trawlers, Northwest Arm, Halifax
First World War Atlantic Convoy
German Submarine U-118
Three Canadians in the Royal Navy
Telegram Confirming Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt's Death
Letter to Flight Lieutenant Harry Wambolt's Parents
SS Imo and Halifax Sugar Refinery
HMCS Lady Evelyn after the Halifax Explosion
Recruiting Poster, Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
HMCS Givenchy's Crew, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1919
HMCS Skeena Plans
"Crossing the Line" Certificate, 1938
"Do You Fit in Here?"
Semaphore Training Tool
Cap Ribbon Order
Commission, Frances Alley
Training Certificate, Evangeline Harrold
Knit for the Navy and Merchant Navy
"Meet the Navy" Program
"Meet the Navy" Program
Royal Canadian Navy Certificate of Acknowledgement
The Canadian Navy Paint Book
German U-Boat Navigation Handbook