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.
A rare matched pair of 1926 USMC, Droop Wing, Eagle Globe & Anchor, Officer Roll Collar Ornaments, marked H & H. In excellent used condition. For reference see U. A very nice pair. A nice addition to your USMC or EGA collection. Must be back in my hands 10 days from your receipt of the item. Description and photos speak for the item. I aviation aviator ocs quantico devices collar brass.
FIRST BALKAN WAR 1912 MONTENEGRO, OTTOMAN EMPIRE ENGRAVED MARINE SNAIL. 3 X 2 X 2 Inches.
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.
US Navy WW1 Era Rare Sweet Heart Apron from USS Frederick. The waist band is a sailor’s hat tally for the USS Frederick (true to period). The Navy eagles on the rates match the period (raised embroidery with eagle head pointing up over wing). This apron was beautifully hand stitched from sailor’s scarves and it is a unique and rare piece of history. The USS Frederick was originally commissioned as the USS Maryland in 1905 as an Armored Cruiser (ACR-8). As well, it had the honor of transporting the US Olympic team to Belgium in 1920. There is some minor “mothing” holes in apron but it is in overall excellent condition. I describe and represent all items to the best of my ability, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need further information.
Ultra Rare 21st Airship Group FIRST PATTERN DI DUI Massaro 21A1. Three variations exist of this DI, but this is the first and was NOT adopted by the Group. Very, very few of these have survived, as only a small number of the initial batch were ever made. Type 21A1 was probably rejected by the Group because the fimbriation of the fess was too wide. Type 21A2, the approved type, was worn into the early 1930’s but was replaced with 21A3, the entire coat. Of arms and considerably brighter DI. A sample of this type was never approved. Type 21A2 (same but narrow silver cross bars) are occasionally seen and 21A3 (different design) are common. In my 30 years of collecting DI’s I have seen maybe three or four of these. See photos and message and questions.
This product is a rare WW1 era snuff/cigarette box made of copper and brass featuring a dimpled design. It is in the shape of a a U. Naval Gunboat and is a unique piece of militaria collectible. The box is an original period item from the United States, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on military history from the early 20th century. Measures 7.5″ x 2.5″ x 2.
VICTORY MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON (TYPE 1 WIRE LOOP). THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.
