This is the official 2nd Infantry Regiment ((5th Division) history book that was printed in the US in 1946. This hardcover book contains 148 pages with many maps and superb photos. In the back is a roster. It is the hard to find original version, not a reprint. Regimental books in particular...
The story of the XIX TAC. Souvenir booklet that was issued to the troops. The booklet is very nice and seems to have hardly been read, if at all. Very good condition.
Coca Cola No-Drip bottle protector. Paper bag that was folded around the bottle to avoid dripping. This was common when soft drinks were still cooled on ice. There were many different designs but only two with a war-theme. This is one of them, the Airforce pilot in flight gear. Also see image...
American Red Cross knitting instruction leaflet, Muffler. January 1943 dated. Many of these handknitted garments were issued to the GI's during the battle of the Bulge. Nice leaflet to display with an ARC issue knitted muffler. Also see photos of the American Red Cross envelope with 1943 stamp...
The GI paper by the men... for the men in the service. US Edition. Filled with great articles, photos, cartoons (Sad Sack!) and Pin-Up. Very good condition.
Unused paper tag with string. This was used on reclaimed equipment and uniform pieces that could be used again. Excellent condition.
Tablet of chewing gum straight from the box. Early war production with aluminum foil inner wrapper. Later in the war the inner wrapper was made of waxed paper because all metals went to the war production. Also see photo of 1940 advertisement of this exact gum package. Superb for display. This...
1936 type double dot Pepsi-Cola logo cork lined bottle cap. This type was still used during the early 40's. Neat piece. Very good condition.
Coca Cola insert of thick cardboard. This large sign measures about 76 x 129 centimeters. It is dated 1942 in the lower left corner and was presented in the Coca Cola 1942 Advertising Price List (see last photos). During the war Coca Cola could no longer produce advertising signs of enameled...
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...
2nd Lieutenant small size bar. Gold plated. Marked Amico. With flat face Sterling marked clutches. Very good condition.