Dated May 15 & 16, 1933 – the earliest days of President Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) program! These are authentic typed military documents from Headquarters, Eighth Corps Area, Fort Sam Houston. 106 (May 16): Lists enrollees (“CCC camp men”) by name, rank (mostly Acting Sergeants, Privates, Cooks, Mess Sergeants), assigned to specific early Texas CCC work camps. All directed to report to Camp Bullis for preparatory training without delay. Multi-page originals, mimeographed/typed format typical of 1930s Army orders. Shows folds, some edge wear, stamps, and handwritten notes from the era – overall good condition for 90+ year-old ephemera (see all photos). Historical significance: These capture the rapid Army mobilization of the CCC in spring 1933, just weeks after FDR’s Executive Order. Fort Sam Houston was a primary Texas hub; Camp Bullis processed thousands of early enrollees. Ideal for CCC/New Deal collectors, Texas military history, genealogy researchers (hundreds of named individuals), or Depression-era archivists. No reproductions – genuine vintage originals!
Of authentic, typed extracts from. Army Special Orders No. Issued at Fort Sam Houston, Texas (Headquarters, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division). These are official documents (bullets 10-11 on one sheet, 12-13 on the other), noting the appointment of. Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (“Manchus”). During World War II, with a distinguished career in the interwar and wartime U. This makes these early-1930s documents rare primary sources documenting the promotion/appointment of a future flag-rank officer in the storied 9th Infantry (part of the famous 2nd “Indianhead” Division, long based at Fort Sam Houston).
1934 Orders To Lieutenant Arthur N. Was ordered to report to the U. Naval Station on Guantánamo Bay Cuba September 22, 1934.
Set of 3 pre WWII Republic of Latvia orders and medals. Very rare pre WWII Latvian distinguished flying badge surmounted by the Latvian fire cross, or ugunskrusts, connected to a chain holding a hovering eagle. The Latvian Aviation Regiment was established in 1919 out of native Latvian pilots who were part of the Russian Imperial Air Force. Once a peace between Latvia and the Soviet Union was signed in 1920, the independent Latvian air forces continued until overrun by the Soviet Union at the start of the second world war. Latvian pilots continued to fly with the German Luftwaffe ex-patria, wearing Luftwaffe uniforms with a combination of German and Latvian pilot insignias. The Latvian Aviation Regiment (also referred to as the air division) was the primary military aviation force. Active members wore a distinguished flying badge surmounted by the Latvian fire cross, or ugunskrusts, connected to a chain holding a hovering eagle. The badge was in gold for officers, silver for NCO Also. Order of the Three Stars Triju Zvaigznu ordenis. Order of the Three Stars is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance of the founding of Latvia. Its motto is “Per aspera ad astra”, meaning “Through hardships to the stars”. The Order has five ranks and three grades of medals of honour. Also medal of Independence. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
Two specimens, firstly, Order of Lion. The highest civilian order in the Netherlands founded in 1815 and awarded for exceptional service to the country. Secondly, Order of Orange Nassau. Dutch order of chivalry founded in 1892 and given to those who have earned special merits for society. It appears these two specimens are miniatures, scarce. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “coin-cabinet” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
- Modified Item: No
COLLECTION OF LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES. Some of these are very rare. I can only add 12 pictures to the listing. I will be glad to send more to anyone who is SERIOUSLY interested. The student badges are real amber and silver. If your looking you know what these are. If you need a breakdown of them, will be glad to send you. I want to sell them all, and do not want to break up. My price is at below wholesale for the grouping. These badges are PRE ww2 and have nothing to do with nazi Germany!!!! These are LATVIAN regimental and officer school badges. The item “LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES LATVIA COLLECTION OF 31 MEDALS LATVIJA ORDERS AWARDS” is in sale since Sunday, August 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mr_pickins” and is located in Montgomery, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
COLLECTION OF LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES. Some of these are very rare. I can only add 12 pictures to the listing. I will be glad to send more to anyone who is SERIOUSLY interested. The student badges are real amber and silver. If your looking you know what these are. If you need a breakdown of them, will be glad to send you. I want to sell them all, and do not want to break up. My price is at below wholesale for the grouping. These badges are PRE ww2 and have nothing to do with nazi Germany!!!! These are LATVIAN regimental and officer school badges. The item “LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES LATVIA COLLECTION OF 32 MEDALS LATVIJA ORDERS AWARDS” is in sale since Monday, June 28, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mr_pickins” and is located in Montgomery, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
COLLECTION OF LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES. Some of these are very rare. I can only add 12 pictures to the listing. I will be glad to send more to anyone who is SERIOUSLY interested. The student badges are real amber and silver. If your looking you know what these are. If you need a breakdown of them, will be glad to send you. I want to sell them all, and do not want to break up. My price is at below wholesale for the grouping. These badges are PRE ww2 and have nothing to do with nazi Germany!!!! These are LATVIAN regimental and officer school badges. The item “LATVIAN REGIMENTAL BADGES LATVIA COLLECTION OF 41 MEDALS LATVIJA ORDERS AWARDS” is in sale since Sunday, April 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mr_pickins” and is located in Montgomery, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
