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Original "Kilroy was here" image


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I want to put a "Kilroy was here" sticker on my truck.

There are so many variations.

 

Is there an authentic image out there of a real, WWII period "Kilroy was here" graffiti? Just curious was a real one looked like.

Thanks!

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To the best of my knowledge the 'Kilroy' image was never copyrighted at any time during , or after, the war. It is also my

understanding that there are a galaxy of thoughts as to exactly when and where this image first appeared. Given these

factors, any given Kilroy artwork (as with unapproved group/squadron emblems) would vary according to the skills and

interpretation of each individual artist, and so it comes down to a case of 'dealers choice'...pick an image that you like

and go with it!

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To the best of my knowledge the 'Kilroy' image was never copyrighted at any time during , or after, the war. It is also my

understanding that there are a galaxy of thoughts as to exactly when and where this image first appeared. Given these

factors, any given Kilroy artwork (as with unapproved group/squadron emblems) would vary according to the skills and

interpretation of each individual artist, and so it comes down to a case of 'dealers choice'...pick an image that you like

and go with it!

 

Ok cool, thanks! That's sort of what I figured. I know the origins are hazy.

 

Wasn't sure if anybody out there had an original piece of WWII trench art or something we knew was from the 1940s that had the cartoon on it.

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I have collected Kilroy's for a number of years and this is the image that i would I use.

 

R. Watkins, thank you for posting that link, interesting read. Gregg

 

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