Coca Cola insert of thick cardboard. It is dated 1942 in the lower right corner and was presented in the Coca Cola 1942 Advertising Price List (see last photos). The sign measures about 68 x 41 centimeters. During the war Coca Cola could no longer produce advertising signs of enameled steel...
Coca Cola insert of thick cardboard. It is dated 1943 but was first presented in the Coca Cola 1944 Advertising Price List (see last photos). The sign measures about 68 x 41 centimeters. During the war Coca Cola could no longer produce advertising signs of enameled steel because all steel went...
Basic plain white T shirt with print. These were commonly order by units. Typically it has no side seams as it was made like a tube. Usually these shirt are small with a slim fit. This is about a size Medium. Although this is a 'simple' garment original wartime printed T shirts are iconic and...
USN life preserver belt as used by GI's during invasions. It is dated May 18, 194'. The rubber is supple. Very good condition.
Fabric map 43 C / D, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Full color Escape and Evasion map printed on rayon. Part of the series of 10 maps of Europe that were produced by the British in 1943. The 43 in the right upper corners is the indication of the year of production. These type of maps...
Fabric map 43 C/D Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Full color Escape and Evasion map printed on rayon. Part of the series of 10 maps of Europe that were produced by the British in 1943. The 43 in the right upper corners is the indication of the year of production. These type of maps were...
Prisoner of War Food Packages box that contained four packages. Provided by the American Red Cross. The box is September 1944 dated. It measures about 51x27x27 centimetres and the inside is clean. The box comes from an old collection in Normandy and is a rare find. Perfect for display. Very...
Coca Cola Wooden sign. Triangle shaped painted triplex wooden Coca Cola sign. This was made by Kay Displays Inc. during the early 40's when all steel was used for the war production. Kay made a lot of wooden signs and frames for Coca Cola during the war. The sign measures 59 centimeters at it...
Black rubber lightweight service gasmask in OD3 shade canvas bag. The gasmask and canister are 1943 dated dated. The rubber is very supple. The set is lightly used and the printing on the bag is crisp. The waist strap is present. The canister is held in place internal straps of the bag. On the...
A-3 mechanics cap made of HBT, size 7¼. Worn by mechanics and flight personnel alike. With crisp label which has the date of 1942. There are nice blue Army Air Forces stamps on the outside and inside. The cap appears not to have been worn. These caps are hard to find as most were worn up....
C ration, Bread unit. It was produced by the Salerno Biscuit Company and is dated 1942 on the top. The can was opened but the contents and key are present. It is perfect for display. C rations are becoming increasingly hard to find. Very good condition.
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1st Division patch & signed letter Letter with patch sent to a patch collector in February 1946. The letter is signed by Major General Clift Andruss who served with the Big Red One throughout the war and became the Divisional commander in December 1944. Andrus led the Division from the...