Presented is an original CCC tent blueprint for Ft Sam Houston. The Civilian Conservation Corps, established in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, employed millions of young men in conservation and infrastructure projects during the Great Depression. The Army, including officers like Capt. Halsey, managed CCC camps, providing logistical support, including tents, uniforms, and equipment.
UNITED STATES ARMY PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. STUDLEY, PRODUCED BY DAVIDSON OF PHILADELPHIA. The Philippine Campaign Medal is a medal of the United States Armed Forces which was created to denote service of U. Military men in the Philippine-American War between the years of 1899 and 1913. Although a single service medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal was issued under separate criteria for both the United States Army and the U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Folded and toned with small edge tears and light paper losses at the folds. All text remains clearly legible, and both panels are intact – no modern reproduction or copy. See photos for exact condition. Rare Original 1920 U. Army “School Contest” Circular Issued February 20, 1920 – U. Offered here is an authentic U. Army pamphlet/broadside titled: United States Army School Contest – February 20, 1920. This rare piece of early post-World War I military recruiting ephemera promoted a nationwide essay competition for American school students – open to boys or girls of any color, any age, American born or foreign born. It represents one of the first inclusive public Army campaigns after World War I, blending education, patriotism, and civic duty. In the wake of World War I, the U. Army faced the task of reshaping its image to the American public. By 1920, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, General John J. Pershing, and General Peyton C. March organized this nationwide “School Contest” to promote understanding of the Army’s values and to encourage enlistment through positive youth engagement. Students were invited to write essays on. What are the benefits of an enlistment in the U. The plan, printed on the second page, details the prizes. Gold Medal (1st place) – Presented personally by Secretary Baker. Silver & Bronze Medals for runners-up. All-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. For finalists and their guardians. The contest also involved 50 Army district recruiting stations across the country, each listed in detail on the interior panel (including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, and others). Judges were instructed to assess entries based on originality, expression, and sincerity. This pamphlet is not only a military relic – it’s a snapshot of America’s social and racial attitudes in 1920, with the text stating. The winners may be male or female, black or white or brown or red, American born or foreign born. That inclusive statement, remarkable for its time, reflects early steps toward equality within national institutions, decades before civil rights reforms. Why It’s Significant. Issued just after WWI (1920) – bridging wartime propaganda and early 20th-century civic outreach. Mentions major historical figures : Secretary of War Newton Baker & General John J. Inclusion of all races and genders – rare and historically progressive language for the era. Recruiting offices – useful for researchers tracing early Army organization. Scarce surviving example – ephemeral item, rarely saved, especially complete. Pieces like this were meant for school bulletin boards and classrooms – very few survived over a century later. Dated: February 20, 1920. 8.5″ x 11″ (folded). Printed in black on cream/tan stock. Contains complete list of U. Army Recruiting Stations nationwide. Reverse text: Here’s The Plan! With details of prizes and judging. Tags: WWI Recruiting Ephemera, 1920 Army Brochure, U. Army School Contest, Military History Paper, Vintage Army Document, Rare Military Ephemera, U. Army Recruiting 1920, WWI Era Memorabilia, Antique Government Pamphlet, Early 20th Century Ephemera, American Military Collectible, Historical Paper Document, U. War Department, Vintage Army Advertising, Pre-WWII Military History, Military Collectibles, U. Army History, Antique Military Brochure, 1920 U.
Vintage 1938 US Army JQMD Leather Satchel Bag Dispatch Map Case Brown Pre-WWII. Condition: Fair vintage condition with heavy wear from age and use. Scuffs, scratches, creasing, and surface cracking to the leather; dry and brittle top strap with stretched holes; verdigris on rivets; edge and corner wear; interior is heavily soiled; small seam split/tear near the top flap by the zipper; hardware shows oxidation. Authentic US military leather field/dispatch satchel from 1938. Stamped markings on back: US / J. / 1938 / J. = Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot; J. Pebble-grain brown leather with dual front buckle straps and zippered top flap. Multiple compartments and snap closures inside; brass hardware and rivets. Material: Genuine leather; Color: Dark brown. Faint additional maker stamp on corner appears to read LENTZ (partially legible). Era: Pre-WWII (dated 1938); Made in USA.
This is a rare and authentic piece of militaria that will surely be a valuable addition to any collection. These pre-World War II US Army Cavalry Jodhpers Breeches are made of high-quality cotton and feature a button fly design. They were manufactured in the United States and are truly a piece of history. These jodhpers are perfect for collectors of original period items or those interested in militaria. They are a unique and rare find that will surely impress anyone who sees them. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of American history.
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. They would be responsible to send the package to you.
1938, ARMY LEVEL PRIZE, BRONZE, RIFLE COMPETITION, INFANTRY, NAMED, w/RESEARCH. This 1938 Infantry Army Level Prize for Rifle Competition was awarded to SGT 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. 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. They would be responsible to send the package to you.
US Army Officer Bag with stenciled unit markings. Era likely WWI Features: Sturdy canvas with leather bottom reinforcement Metal hardware with hooks for attaching to other field gear. Multiple internal dividers/pockets (likely for maps, documents, or small gear). Large flap with unit stencil and strap/buckle closure. Condition Heavy wear, field soiling, and staining (especially on the leather bottom). Rust/patina on metal hooks. Structurally intact (straps, stitching, and internal compartments all appear solid).
Model 1850 Army Officer’s Saber, personally inscribed to Capt. Rafter, 71st Infantry, New York National Guard. This regulation pattern sword was the official sidearm of U. Army and National Guard officers, carried for parades, drills, and formal occasions. Blade length: 30 7/8. Overall length (in scabbard): 37 1/2. Features: finely etched blade, eagle-head pommel with red glass eyes, original wire-wrapped grip, nickel guard with open floral and U. Design, and nickel-plated steel scabbard. The red glass eyes set in the eagle’s head pommel are an especially striking detail, giving the piece extra presence and making it stand out compared to standard issue examples. This saber was presented to Capt. Rafter, who served with the 71st Infantry Regiment, N. Y. N. G. A historic New York regiment with service dating back to the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I. By the late 1920s, when Rafter is documented as a captain, the regiment numbered over 1,100 men and was one of the most prominent units in the New York Guard. Condition is consistent with age – blade etching remains visible, hilt and grip intact, scabbard shows expected wear. Overall, a wonderful display piece with both military and presentation significance. Perfect for collectors of militaria, edged weapons, or New York National Guard history.
Vintage 1938 US Army JQMD Leather Satchel Bag Dispatch Map Case Brown Pre-WWII. Condition: Fair vintage condition with heavy wear from age and use. Scuffs, scratches, creasing, and surface cracking to the leather; dry and brittle top strap with stretched holes; verdigris on rivets; edge and corner wear; interior is heavily soiled; small seam split/tear near the top flap by the zipper; hardware shows oxidation. Authentic US military leather field/dispatch satchel from 1938. Stamped markings on back: US / J. / 1938 / J. = Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot; J. Pebble-grain brown leather with dual front buckle straps and zippered top flap. Multiple compartments and snap closures inside; brass hardware and rivets. Material: Genuine leather; Color: Dark brown. Faint additional maker stamp on corner appears to read LENTZ (partially legible). Era: Pre-WWII (dated 1938); Made in USA.