https://militaria19191938.org Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:49:37 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://militaria19191938.org/2026/03/11/infantry-squad-box-detailed-blueprints-official-1930s-fort-sam-houston-rifle-com/ https://militaria19191938.org/2026/03/11/infantry-squad-box-detailed-blueprints-official-1930s-fort-sam-houston-rifle-com/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:36:44 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2026/03/11/infantry-squad-box-detailed-blueprints-official-1930s-fort-sam-houston-rifle-com/










Item is from Colonel Frank Wilbur Halsey’s personal collection. Item was recovered from an abandoned storage locker with his paperwork and ephemera.

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2026/03/11/infantry-squad-box-detailed-blueprints-official-1930s-fort-sam-houston-rifle-com/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2026/01/28/ww2-imperial-japanese-army-photo-album-1933-official-military-training/ https://militaria19191938.org/2026/01/28/ww2-imperial-japanese-army-photo-album-1933-official-military-training/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:53:46 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2026/01/28/ww2-imperial-japanese-army-photo-album-1933-official-military-training/











This is an original Imperial Japanese Army photo book published in 1933 (Showa 8). Edited by the National Defense Knowledge Promotion Association and issued by Shobunsha. The book contains a large collection of historical photographs documenting. The Imperial Japanese Army during the early Showa period. Rather than focusing on individual hero narratives, it visually records. Military training, field exercises, weapons, medical units, and daily life of soldiers. Artillery units, machine guns, and field weapons. Live-fire exercises and battlefield training. Winter operations and snowfield maneuvers. Medical corps activities and military hospitals. Soldiers’ daily routines and internal unit scenes. Inspections, formations, and ceremonial events. This publication reflects the historical context of the early 1930s. A period marked by rising regional tensions following the Manchurian Incident. At the time, such photo books were intended to visually convey the structure. Capabilities, and discipline of the army to the general public. Today, this book is valued as a primary visual source for researchers. Collectors, and institutions studying pre-war Japanese military history. It is not a modern reprint, but an original period publication. Title: Army Large Photo Album. Editor: National Defense Knowledge Promotion Association. 16 x 22.5 cm. Due to age, there is natural toning, foxing, and wear consistent with an. The contents remain fully legible and photographs are clear. Please review images carefully for condition details. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2026/01/28/ww2-imperial-japanese-army-photo-album-1933-official-military-training/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/28/rare-finnish-m19-military-official-dress-knife-by-fiskars/ https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/28/rare-finnish-m19-military-official-dress-knife-by-fiskars/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:29:47 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/28/rare-finnish-m19-military-official-dress-knife-by-fiskars/













This is Original Rare Finnish Model M1919 – M19 Military. Official Dress Knife – (puukkopistin) and Metal-iron Scabbard. PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR DETAILS AND CONDITION!!

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/28/rare-finnish-m19-military-official-dress-knife-by-fiskars/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/16/vintage-glenn-l-martin-co-baltimore-1934-official-8-5x11-aircraft-photos-6/ https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/16/vintage-glenn-l-martin-co-baltimore-1934-official-8-5x11-aircraft-photos-6/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:51:48 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/16/vintage-glenn-l-martin-co-baltimore-1934-official-8-5x11-aircraft-photos-6/






















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.

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2025/07/16/vintage-glenn-l-martin-co-baltimore-1934-official-8-5x11-aircraft-photos-6/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/02/13/rare-original-official-issue-us-army-spanish-war-campaign-medal-rim-number-28204/ https://militaria19191938.org/2025/02/13/rare-original-official-issue-us-army-spanish-war-campaign-medal-rim-number-28204/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:31:45 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2025/02/13/rare-original-official-issue-us-army-spanish-war-campaign-medal-rim-number-28204/









United States Army Spanish War Service Campaign medal. Official issue, numbered 28204 on the rim. These were made under contract with Northern Stamping. The medal shows tarnish and moderate wear. The ribbon shows light wear and moderate soiling. _gsrx_vers_625 GS 6.9.7 (625).

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2025/02/13/rare-original-official-issue-us-army-spanish-war-campaign-medal-rim-number-28204/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/06/13/longines-pocket-military-officers-official-watch-of-the-kingdom-of-yugoslavia-f/ https://militaria19191938.org/2023/06/13/longines-pocket-military-officers-official-watch-of-the-kingdom-of-yugoslavia-f/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:38:52 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/06/13/longines-pocket-military-officers-official-watch-of-the-kingdom-of-yugoslavia-f/



















Longines pocket military officer’s official watch of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia from the 1920s. This watch is correct and serviced, it works correctly, as you can see in the short clip. It is an officer’s military watch from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Swss made to order for officers. This watch comes with a cloth embroidered coat of arms of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Note: the watch has one damage on the ceramic dial between the number 10 and 11, which is usual for these watches. Other everything is correct as in the pictures.

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2023/06/13/longines-pocket-military-officers-official-watch-of-the-kingdom-of-yugoslavia-f/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/05/20/ww1-us-army-signal-corps-portfolio-of-16-official-jumbo-sized-war-photos-c1918/ https://militaria19191938.org/2023/05/20/ww1-us-army-signal-corps-portfolio-of-16-official-jumbo-sized-war-photos-c1918/#comments Sat, 20 May 2023 10:30:02 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/05/20/ww1-us-army-signal-corps-portfolio-of-16-official-jumbo-sized-war-photos-c1918/

























ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PORTFOLIO of (16) OFFICIAL JUMBO SIZED WAR PHOTOS c1918. WW1 US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PORTFOLIO of (16) OFFICIAL WW1 JUMBO SIZED PHOTOS c1918. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN AND PRODUCED BY THE U. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION DURING WW1. EACH JUMBO SIZE PHOTO IS NUMBERED IN PRINT ON THE REVERSE (1 THROUGH 16). THEY CORRESPOND TO TWO SEPARATE U. GREAT SEAL VALLEY PAPER COMPANY WATERMARKED BOND PAPER LEGEND SHEETS ALONG WITH THE PORTFOLIOS TIPPED IN LEGEND OF TITLES AND AREAS THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN. THIS LISTING INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL PORTFOLIO THAT IS BLIND EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT COVER WITH SIGNAL CORPS FLAG EMBLEM WITH THE WORDS SIGNAL CORPS U. THE PORTFOLIO HOLDS THESE 16 PHOTOS ALONG WITH THE 2 LEGENDS. THE INSIDE FRONT COVER HAS ITS OWN LEGEND WITH THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER ALONG WITH THE TITLE OF THE PHOTO AND THE AREA IT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED. 16 JUMBO SEPIA PHOTOGRAPHS ARE IN EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION. PLEASE EXCUSE THE SUN GLARE ON THE LOWER RIGHT EDGE OF THE LISTING COVER PICTURE. PHOTOS ARE ON HEAVY 12 POINT POSTCARD WEIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER. VERY GOOD TO SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST THROUGHOUT. OUTER PHOTOS DIMENSIONS: 11″ x 14″. PORTFOLIO IS UNPRINTED AND MADE FROM HEAVY 17 POINT COLORED TAG PAPER. CONDITION OF THE PORTFOLIO IS VERY FINE WITH SOME VERY LIGHT WEAR ON THE CORNERS AND HINGES FROM ITS 105 YEARS. DIMENSIONS OF THE PORTFOLIO IN THE CLOSED POSITION : 11 1/2″ x 14 1/2″. THESE ARE NOT A COPIES OR A REPRODUCTIONS. LEGEND SHEETS OF PHOTOGRAPHS. Streams of Americans in olive drab pouring into the St. Mihiel salient, pressing the Boche retreat. Montsec, the fortified hill which fell into American. Hands in the course of the first day of the assault, in the background. Soldiers in the foreground are machine gunners; their column is crossing the r. Oute of a supply train. At this point, 1 kilometer west of Morthomme, the bridge and 40 cm. Railroad were blown by the Germans in their retreat as is shown at the pile of. Lumber in the center of the picture. All communication lines were also cut be. Tween each pole, In the distance is shown the reverse slope of one of the strong. Ly garrisoned hills of the north and east of Grandpre. This hill is thickly dotted with American and German graves as evidence of the struggle at this point. Picture made facing the road over which the Americans advanced, Le Morthomme 5 kilomators north of Grandpra Ardennes, France. (An American division returning from relief in foreground of picture and on road). Picture taken by 2nd Lt. To protect their wounded passengers from Boche gunners, American ambulance. Drivers near Verdun camouflaged their cars with cloth and branches. They are taking no chance in the “Respect” which the Boche should pay to the emblem of humanity, the Red Cross. Wounded being cared for in old church by the 110th Sanitary Train, 4th. Men of 303th Regiment Infantry, 77th Division, in action with rifle grênades in Argonne sector, near Abri du Crochet, Argonne Forest. With a deafening roar this 14-inch railway gun, manned American Coast Artillerymen, sends its projectiles screaming northward. The shells burst twenty miles away upon a German railway and troop mo vemant center — such, at least, is the report of the aeroplane observer working in liason with the gunners. While a set of these photographs was being snapped the aeroplane reported four clean hits on the distant target. “TWO MINUTES – AND VICTORY “. A street scene in Stenay showing Go. A, 353rd Infantry passing the church at 10:58 A. With two more minutes to fight. View of Convoy of Transports laden with U. Troops bound for France. Taken from the U. Atlantic Ocean, on board the U. Destroyer Little, October 25, 1918. Picture taken by Pvt. French children watching 101st Ammunition train, 26th Division, passing through village of Soulosse, France, on way to. “CLIFF DILLERS”, 3rd Lines, 89th Division, occupied by. The 89th Division until September 12th. The lines were here for nearly four. Fliry, Weurthe et Moselle, France. A concentration of rolling kitchens under the protection of the hill at Bouillonville. Bouillonville, Meurthe et Moselle. Church ruined by shell fire but Crucifix untouched. Picture taken by Sgt. UP THE STEEP SLOPES OF HILL 240 near Exermont, these Yankee doughboys. Digging in, advancing a few yards and “Holing in” again, fought their way to the top in the face of heavy fire from German rifles and machine guns. ” SPECDING THE PARTING GUEST”. View of Battery C, 108th Field Artillery. Firing a salvo from the ruins of Varennes after the retreating Huns. Varennes en Argonne, France. When the Yankee Stormed Juvigny. Tanks moving to the support of the. French troops who operated on the left of the American forces at the capture of the village of Juvigny. (Five miles north of Soissons). OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE AMBRICAN ADVANCE IN THE ARGONNE. AMBRICAN ENCINDERS AT WORK REPAIRING A BRIDGE ACROSS THE AIRS. Been dynamited by the Germans after retreating before the Franco- Americans assault. LEGEND TIPPED IN THE PORTFOLIO. 61788 BOUND FOR FRANCE. 23678 THE CLIFF DWELLERS (ON THE MEUSE). 25262 THE ROLLING KITCHENS (BOUILLONVILLE). 16337 THE CHURCH AT LUCY. 25040 A YARD AT A TIME (EXERMONT). 23061 ARTILLERY IN ACTION (VARENNES). 21911 THE TANKS (JUVIGNY). 23042 THE ENGINEERS ON THE AIRE (BOUREUILLES). 20903 ON TO MONT SEC ST. 61787 FORWARD FROM VERDUN THE AMBULANCE TRAIN (VERY). 25048 THE AMBULANCE TRAIN (VERY). 27410 THE WOUNDED (NEUVILLE). 42763 RIFLE GRENADES (IN THE ARGONNE). 22337 HEAVY ARTILLERY CUTTING RAILROAD TO METZ. 34981 THE ARMISTICE IN TWO MINUTES (STENAY). This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Photographs”. The seller is “topcat2001565758590″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada.

• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region of Origin: United States
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2023/05/20/ww1-us-army-signal-corps-portfolio-of-16-official-jumbo-sized-war-photos-c1918/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/04/05/cuba-wwi-victory-medal-official-issue-marked-r/ https://militaria19191938.org/2023/04/05/cuba-wwi-victory-medal-official-issue-marked-r/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:17:30 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2023/04/05/cuba-wwi-victory-medal-official-issue-marked-r/






100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, Macau, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Montenegro. CANADA, USA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, LUXEMBOURG, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Japan.

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2023/04/05/cuba-wwi-victory-medal-official-issue-marked-r/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2022/06/24/ultra-rare-yard-long-official-photo-ww1-uss-georgia-w-crew-us-navy-by-jc-crosby/ https://militaria19191938.org/2022/06/24/ultra-rare-yard-long-official-photo-ww1-uss-georgia-w-crew-us-navy-by-jc-crosby/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:44:04 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2022/06/24/ultra-rare-yard-long-official-photo-ww1-uss-georgia-w-crew-us-navy-by-jc-crosby/







This is undoubtedly the rarest military photo I have ever owned. Ultra Rare Yard Long Official Photo WW1 USS Georgia w Crew US Navy by JC Crosby. He moved to Norfolk, Va. In the later part of 1920. A list of known Navy photographs he produced is listed in Naval Historical Center Homepage online Library. This one is not listed and may be the only one known to exist. The frame measures approximately 44-1/4 x 10-1/4. The previous owner had it professionally framed with a new dust cover installed. I cut back about a quarter of the dust cover to view a portion of the print itself. I guarantee it to be old and original. There are a few condition issues that are common to photographs of this age. Please scan with the zoom tool to examine it for yourself. The backer board is white so the upper left corner and the few small white spots are holes in the photo. From what I read most are in museums. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “callsammynow” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2022/06/24/ultra-rare-yard-long-official-photo-ww1-uss-georgia-w-crew-us-navy-by-jc-crosby/feed/ 0 https://militaria19191938.org/2022/05/31/one-cent-army-stamp-1936-official-us-army-headquarters-letter-washington-d-c/ https://militaria19191938.org/2022/05/31/one-cent-army-stamp-1936-official-us-army-headquarters-letter-washington-d-c/#comments Tue, 31 May 2022 14:53:36 +0000 https://militaria19191938.org/2022/05/31/one-cent-army-stamp-1936-official-us-army-headquarters-letter-washington-d-c/




One-Cent Army Stamp 1936. Official US ARMY Headquarters Letter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pa.rparo.wtwzeio” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Militaria
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

]]> https://militaria19191938.org/2022/05/31/one-cent-army-stamp-1936-official-us-army-headquarters-letter-washington-d-c/feed/ 0