The matchbox labels feature famous posters published during World War I, II, Korean War, Chinese cultural Revolution period, etc.

The countries that issued the posters include China, USA, Russia, former USSR, Germany, Britain, France, etc.

Some words taken from the posters:

• "No Surrounder!"
• "HELP CHINA! China is helping us!"
• "AMERICA open your eyes!"
• "JAP...you're NexT! BUY EXTRA Bonds!"
• "The Life-line is firm, thanks to the MERCHANT NAVY"
• "IT's a long way to Rome"
• "More Nurses are needed!"
• "Help Britain! DEFEND America!"
• "Teamed for victory"