The symbolism of this poster is peculiar. The relative sizes of the two animals reinforces the image of Canada as a loyal but junior partner. The Churchillian cigar clenched in the lion's mouth was itself a symbol of British determination. The imperial beast carries a proper sword, the beaver's weapon is clearly improvised; the butt suggests it has been made from a sapling chewed down by Canada's national animal.
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Charles Rich Wilcox</div>
1941<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1941-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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