Raleigh – 1944 Best Wishes From Hildegarde

Full soft pack of 20 cigarettes with craft paper inner wrapping and a Dewitt Clinton tax stamp on the top with Series 114 for 1944. On the reverse side, the pack features a printed note that reads: «Best Wishes FROM Hildegarde, The Raleigh Room, N. B. C. . Tuesday»


This 1944 cigarette pack, issued to U.S. servicemen during WWII, features a goodwill message from Hildegarde, one of the era’s most popular cabaret and radio stars. Frequently heard on NBC, she was widely known simply by her first name. The inclusion of her greeting highlights wartime efforts to boost morale by connecting troops with prominent entertainers from home.

  • Model:

    Private

  • Year:

    1944

  • Status:

    in collection

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