Collection: 1941-1945 U.S. Navy Allied & Axis Ship Recognition Identification Posters
This collection features original, museum-grade WWII U.S. Navy ship identification posters, dating from 1941 to 1945. Created by the Division of Naval Intelligence (DNI) and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), these posters served as critical tools for high-ranking U.S. Navy officers, fighter pilots, and sailors assigned to observation and gunnery roles. Designed for quick and accurate ship identification, they played a vital role in distinguishing Allied vessels from Axis ships during intense naval engagements, where the ability to make split-second decisions could mean the difference between life and death in battle.
