One of the four playing card decks with Army theme Coca Cola produced in 1943. Two of these were airplane spotter decks and this is one of them. On the front of the box is the lovely Nurse. The tax stamp is still present. The box shows use but the cards are still in great shape. The deck is...
Coca Cola note pad. It easures about 20.5 x 24.5 centimeters. With all the presidents of the United States including Roosenfelt on the backside of the front cover. Nice wartime collectible that was definitely used by GI's. As pictured in the Coca Cola advertising pricelist of 1943. Very good...
Unused Coca Cola notebook with calendar of 1943. As pictured in the Coca Cola advertising pricelist of 1944 on the page of Material for Men in the Armed Forces. Superb wartime Coca Cola collectible that is perfect for display and adds color to the collectio. Very good condition.
Coca Cola bottle, 1943 dated. Classic design 'hobble-skirt' Coca Cola bottle that was produced for the US Army. This is evident by the clear glass (civilian production bottles had a greenish shade, caused by the copper contents, see comparison photo) and smooth bottom without the name of the...
Coca Cola bottle cap. Cork lined with gold colored skirt from the early 40's. Very good condition.
Varga Pin Up playing cards. Published by Esquire magazine in 1944. The deck is complete with its four suits and Joker and packaged in the special edition leatherette box. It is dated on the box and Joker. Single Varga Pin Up playing card decks are the hardest to find, especially those with the...
Wooden toy made by Buddy L. Typical wartime item when toys were no longer made of steel, which was all preserved for the war industry. The Army Tank measures about 30 x 15 centimeters, is sturdy built and quite heavy. It shows age and has been played with but is in good shape. It still has its...
7-Up matchbooks. Three empty matchbook from the early 40'. Two have glue residue on the back from a scrapbook. Good condition.
Sweetheart pin. Small ensemble consisting of the US Army Eagle and 1st Lieutenant bar connected by a chain. Not marked as such but likely Sterling. Very good condition.
Breas sweetheart pin of a C-47 airplane and two hearts connected by a chain. The airplane measures about 4 x 5 centimeters. There seem to be initials and a name engraved on the hearts. Very good condition.
Coca Cola fighting plane sign, B-17. Cardboard sign that measures about 38.5 x 33 centimeters. In 1943 Coca Cola published the first series of 20 fighting planes signs. In 1944 the second series was published. This is the Boeing "Fortress" B-17 Heavy Bomber of the second series. The sign is...
Varga Pin Up Calendar of 1944 & envelope. Published by Esquire. The 1944 calendar was produced in 1943. All twelve months are present. Stunning artwork. This was the nr. 1 calendar for all GI's! Varga followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in 1941. His...