1938, ARMY LEVEL PRIZE, BRONZE, RIFLE COMPETITION, INFANTRY, NAMED, w/RESEARCH. This 1939 Infantry Army Level Prize for Rifle Competition was awarded to Private First Class John B. Morrissey, Company I, 107. SGT Morrissey was born on 30 January, 1908, Pocatello, Idaho. SGT Morrissey enlisted on 21 January 1936. When John Bacon Morrissey was born on January 30, 1908, in Pocatello, Idaho, his father, Harry, was 30 and his mother, Florence, was 23. He had two sons and two daughters with Anna R Morrissey. He died on February 3, 1982, in Aberdeen, Maryland, at the age of 74. These interwar Army marksmanship badges are highly sought after among collectors. We will include printed copies of the research artifacts. We are limited to 12 images, so there are more artifacts than what is displayed here. This Army level prize consists of three parts. Top bar that indicated either Army level or Corps / department level competition and served as a brooch to affix the assembled device to the uniform. The top bar is squared ended and ornamented with oak leaves, and was always worn with this bronze clasp and an enameled planchet prior to WWII. The top bar or brooch is a pin back with a functional rotating clasp closure. The second portion consists of an intermediate clasp of crossed arms to indicate the type of weapon that was used to earn the award rifle, pistol, or, soon thereafter, automatic weapons. In this case it has crossed rifles. The third, lower piece is a planchet, that when enameled, told the arm or the type of service, in this case, blue for Infantry. The central design is a bow and a pair of arrows. The planchet consists of three concentric designs. 0625 in diameter, displays a compound bow and two crossed arrows, a symbol of marksmanship. Outside of that is a center ring, 015 in width, which displays 13 stars. An oak-leaf wreath executed in bronze surrounds the entire design, making the planchet 1-1/2 in width. The combatant arms had bronze stars with the ring enameled in blue for Infantry.
Reich Defence Reich Heer w/ Reich Marine. This vintage Cigarette Card Album is a number one reference for anyone interested in the Reichswehr [Reich Defence] from 1921. Album features 280 captioned color cards with gold border depicting all aspects of the Reichswehr, to include Army Infantry, Mountain troops, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Transportation, and Signal Branches, and includes training and barracks life. Also included is Railroad Artillery and the early development of the Panzer Forces. Thirty-four color cards deal with the German Navy (Reichsmarine). Also a superb uniform reference book. Silver cover features, in the center, a gilt Reichswehr eagle surmounting a black shield. Complete with all colored tobacco cards! Good exterior and very good interior. Wrappers and spine slightly rubbed, else ok. All pages are complete and tight in the binding. Approx/Measurements: 12-1/4″ x 11-3/4″ 2.2 lbs. Published by Cigaretten Service.
Japanese Rising Sun 6th Class Medal. I believe this one is from approximately 1930s-1950s era. In good overall condition with some minor surface, edge chipping. The Order of the Rising Sun (issued from approx 1875 – 2003), established by Emperor Meiji, was awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Basically, awarded for long and/or especially meritorious civil or military service.
THE OKLAHOMA POWWOW : May 1938, Totem I, Powwow 5, Shipboard Publication Of The USS OKLAHOMA BB-37. Edited in the Chaplain’s Office. May 1938 : Totem I, Powwow 5. No writing or marks. Minor rubbing on corner, top/bottom of the spine and along it. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Light toning on page edges. Two punch holes for a binding. This was published onboard by the personnel of the USS OKLAHOMA. Many names are mentioned within these eight pages. Thank you for your interest in this item.
Antique Bubble Glass with wooden frame. This Portrait is of a Black US Soldier. The date is getting a little hard to read. There is a persons name on the back it is hard to read. It looks like the last name is Broirs but try to see the photos. The glass has no cracks in it. The frame does have some small chips coming off the edge of the frame. This was found in a storage locker. I dont know how long it was in there and i dont know where the storage locker was. The picture frame stands 22 inches tall and 16 1/2 inches wide. All Items are used. I gave you two extra days to pay. So please pay for the item. Read all descriptions and view all photos, you get what is pictured. All Items are used unless specified differently. Items are found at Auctions, garage sales, estate sales, Desert finds, or even from the trash. Some items may have a smell, like being old, cigarette smell, and so forth. If you have any questions please ask them.
This is an original and authentic General John J Pershing Lotos Club Menu from November 1924. It is a unique piece of history that any collector of militaria or original period items would be proud to own. The menu was created in the United States and features a patriotic theme that is sure to delight any American history enthusiast. The menu is in used condition, but its historical value far outweighs any signs of wear and tear. This is a true collector’s item that comes from a legendary military figure and a prestigious New York City social club. Don’t miss your chance to add this piece of history to your collection. Menu: Dinner to General John J Pershing by the Lotos Club. Image measures approximately: 10 5/8″ W x 14 1/2″ H. Frame measures approximately: 20 1/4″ W x 24″ H.