Which wartime innovation first transformed battlefield souvenirs into a mainstream commercial retail product line with standardized manufacturing and international distribution?

Throughout military history, soldiers and civilians have collected memorabilia from conflicts. What began as simple trophies of war evolved into sophisticated product marketing and retail strategies. The commercialization of military artifacts represents one of history's longest-running retail phenomena, dating back centuries but taking on new forms with each conflict. This poll explores a pivotal moment in the commercialization of military history.

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Civil War carte de visite photographs sold to families of soldiers (1860s)
World War I 'trench art' made from shell casings (1914-1918)
World War II bomber jackets with personalized squadron artwork (1941-1945)
Napoleonic era commemorative ceramics depicting battle scenes (1800s)