Baltimore 1934 Official 8.5×11 Aircraft Photos (6). Photos from the collection of George Washington Polk Jr. Born 13 May 1889, Died 27 July 1976. He was a Colonel in the US Army Air Corps/US Air Force and served in both WWI and WWII. Over his career he flew hundreds of domestic and international mapping and aerial survey missions and amassed a massive collection of photgraphs from around the world. We have additional historical photographs from later periods which we will be listing soon so please check back or subscribe to our store for notifications.
RARE & HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTING OF UNITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY. WWI ERA PANORAMIC (WIDE-ANGLE) BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH. FRAMED IN THE MILITARY ISSUE FRAME OF THE ERA. MEASUREMENTS (approximate): Length 48″ x Height: 10 3/4″. This Photo is 4 Feet Long!! THE EXTREME RARITY OF THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS DUE TO. THE DOCUMENTING OF RACIALLY SEGREGATED UNITS INTO. CAUCASIAN, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN / MEXICAN AMERICAN. THERE ARE 6 CALVARY UNITS WHO POSED FOR THIS PHOTOGRAPH AND THEY ARE SEGREGATED AS FOLLOWS. UNIT 1 – CAUCASIAN. UNIT 2 – CAUCASIAN. UNIT 3 – COLORED (AFRICAN AMERICAN) – BUFFALO SOLDIERS! All Black Regiments were established in 1866 for Western Expansion and Protection against Native Americans. Native Americans gave these units the nickname “Buffalo Soldiers” due to their dark complexion and fierce fighting style. The Native Americans respected these soldiers because they fought like Buffalo. This is basis the the Bob Marley song, “Buffalo Soldiers”. UNIT 4 – CAUCASIAN. UNIT 5 – NATIVE AMERICAN AND/OR MEXICAN AMERICAN. Almost never discussed or portrayed as a part of U. UNIT 6 – CAUCASIAN. Colors may vary due to lighting. Photograph is in good preowned condition for its age. The frame, while structurally solid, has experienced some wear such a chips and scratches. The ruggedness of the frame is in line with the ruggedness of the U.
NAVY, YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL, M. 11368, FULL WRAP BROOCH, CHINA SAILORS and MINIATURE MEDAL. Numbered on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position M. Made by the U. Includes the Miniature medal. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The bronze medallion features a Chinese junk asail. ” The reverse side depicts a left-facing eagle perched on an anchor, and text reads “UNITED STATES NAVY” and “FOR SERVICE. The ribbon is dark blue with two sets of red and gold stripes. To commemorate the services performed by the personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps during the operations in the valley of the Yangtze River, China, in 1926 and 1927, and 1930 and 1932, a medal to be known as the “Yangtze Service Medal” will be issued to the officers and enlisted men who participated in those operations. The period for which these medals will be issued is from 3 September 1926 to 21 October 1927, and from 1 March 1930 to 31 December 1932, and any officer or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who served on shore at Shanghai or in the valley of the Yangtze River, China, with a landing force during these periods or part of such periods is entitled to this medal, as are the officers and enlisted men who were attached to the vessels mentioned in the following list between the dates appearing beside and below each vessel. No officer or enlisted man is entitled to more than one such medal. Also awarded to members of the Army’s 31st Infantry, who were authorized the Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal for service at Shanghai from the period February 5 to July 1, 1932.
1930’s 8×10 Unknown Wealthy Child in Toy US Army Curtiss P-6 Biplane Photograph. 1930’s 8×10 Unknown Wealthy Child in Toy US Army Curtiss P-6 Biplane Photograph, Good Condition. As Photographed with age and some damage as seen (see photos for condition). A Great Candidate for any Collection, War Room, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Very Unique Image! Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Extremely hard to find Springfield Armory M1903 National Match Headless Cocking Piece and 30-coil National Match Mainspring. These were used on the NM rifles to reduce the lock-time which enhances accuracy. Very highly sought after parts still in their worn original finish. Please refer to all photos for more details as they are the best part of the description. Springfield M1903 National Match Headless Cocking Piece W/ Mainspring (911-4). Check out our entire store for more great products and deals! We do however make every possible attempt to accurately describe the inventory we sell and stand behind it. Since 2016, 8TEN Industries has been a leading asset recovery provider supporting national retailers, brands, and manufacturers. Our 60,000 square foot processing and distribution facility located in Cass City, Michigan has allowed us to become industry leader in turning difficult problems for manufacturers into great deals for our customers.
Major General Ignacio Comonfort. Gilt bronze with enamel. Base plate with eight diamond-cut points. Above it is a Maltese Cross with red enamel, finished in scrolls, and gold-trimmed. In the center, a button with an olive leaf wreath on its exterior, the epigraph enameled in dark blue with gold lettering bearing the inscription: Division General Ignacio Comonfort. In the center, tricolor enamel, a Mexican eagle with wings down, turning to the left, and a serpent. The plain back has an enameled button in the center, the epigraph in white with gold lettering; “CORP OF DEFENDERS OF THE REPUBLIC, ” and in blue enamel in gold letters the inscription: “DISTINGUISHED SERVICES SINCE 1836, ” with a tricolor center and a Mexican eagle facing left with a serpent.
