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...

Varga Pin Up Calendar of 1942 & envelope. Published by Esquire. The 1942 calendar was produced in 1941. It has all twelve months with stunning artwork present. This was the nr. 1 Pin Up calendar for all GI's! Varga followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in...

48 star burial flag. Original 48 star flag of sewn construction that once covered the casket of a soldier during his burial. It seems the flag has always been in its triangle shape. For integrity reasons it was kept like this and not folded open to make photos. It measures 5 x 9½ feet (about...

Box with 200 patriotic coasters *Keep 'Em Flying!*. Last box available, damaged but the coasters are fine (priced accordingly). This is something you don't see often. Very good condition.

Coca Cola bottle cap. Cork lined with gold colored skirt from the early 40's. Very good condition.

Varga Pin Up gatefold "Nice neighbors". Gatefold of the Esquire magazine of May 1941. Alberto Vargas followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in 1941. His 'Varga-girls' soon became famous and his work was inspirational for nose-art on many planes. Varga created a...

Coca Cola insert of thick cardboard. This large sign measures about 76 x 129 centimeters. It is dated 1943 in the lower left corner and was presented in the Coca Cola 1943 Advertising Price List, Supplement (see last photos). During the war Coca Cola could no longer produce advertising signs...

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 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, 1944 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...

Gatefold of Esquire magazine of August 1941. George Petty was the predecessor of Varga with Esquire magazine. His 'Petty-girls' soon became famous and his work was inspirational for nose-art on many planes. He also did a lot of artwork for advertisements. During 1941, his last year for Esquire...