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United States Marine half-sized cardboard standups, circa 1940

Permanent ID:
13804
Date:
1940
Image Description:
Five, half-sized cardboard standups depicting five different uniforms worn in the United States Marine Corps. These items were likely displayed in enlistment offices during the beginning of the Second World War.
Inscription:
U.S. MARINE Dress BLUE UNIFORM
THE FAMILIAR "BLUES" OF THE LEATHERNECK.
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SEVEN SHINING BRASS BUTTONS ON THE CHEST WITH THREE ON EACH SLEEVE SYMBOLIZING THE ORIGINAL THIRTEEN COLONIES.
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U.S. MARINE Summer SERVICE UNIFORM
FOR SUMMER WEAR AND IN WARMER CLIMATES THIS LIGHT KHAKI UNIFORM IS WORN BY THE MARINES. THE SHADE IS INDIAN MAZE
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THE PITH HELMET SHOWN HERE REFLECTS THE HEAT OF THE SUN.
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U.S. MARINE Winter FIELD SERVICE
THE FORESTRY GREEN FOR USE IN COLD CLIMATES.
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HEAVY WOOL MATERIAL, THE FORESTRY GREEN OF THE UNIFORM BLENDS WELL WITH LANDSCAPE, OFFERING TO THE MARINE ADVANTAGES OF PROTECTIVE COLORING.
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U.S. MARINE Summer FLYING GEAR
MARINE AVIATORS WEAR TWO OTHER TYPES OF UNIFORM, MEDIUM WINTER GEAR AND HEAVY WINTER GEAR (ALSO USED IN HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHTS)
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GOGGLES MAY HAVE EITHER BROWN, GREEN OR CLEAR LENSES DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF FLIGHT DUTY.
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U.S. MARINE Full BATTLE PACK
IN FULL BATTLE GEAR.
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CARRYING A NEWLY DESIGNED PACK ON HIS BACK, WEARING A NEWLY MADE HELMET, CARRYING A SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. THIS MARINE IS READY TO GO WHEREVER ORDERED AT ANY TIME.
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Format:
Artifact
Dimensions:
Width: 17 cm, Height: 56 cm
Width: 25 cm, Height: 56 cm
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania war posters collection
Library of Congress Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85148273]