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UNITED STATES PAPER ITEMS
#US2343 German war trophies capture paper
Original Second World War U.S. military capture papers for a variety of German items including a Walther 7.62 mm (Serial number 124890), a .32 revolver, armbands, insignia, knives, lenses, pocket watch and compass. Perfect to complete a display with captured souvenirs. $65
#US2317 Esquire magazine Vargas pinup
Original Second World War era Esquire magazine Vargas centrefold pinup. The pinups were extremely popular and commonplace with soldiers at the front, and a reminder of American women waiting for them to come back home. $25
#BS111 Blank certificate of service
Original Second World War U.S. certificate of service, this is an unissued blank form. Excellent condition, can easily be shipped rolled in a tube. $40
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7th War Loan 'Now All Together' U.S.M.C. Iwo Jima flag raisers poster
Original Second World War full size 7th War Loan 'Now All Together' poster with vibrant colours. Artwork features U.S. Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima. These posters were shipped to various locations folded, and as such the original fold lines are still present and it can be safely shipped folded in a small box. *Sold*
6th War Loan 'NEXT!' - U.S. Marines over Japan poster
Original Second World War full size 6th War Loan 'NEXT!' poster with vibrant colours. Artwork features a U.S. Marine shouting 'NEXT!' over Japan, a prelude to the invasion that would have happened if not for the dropping of the atomic bombs. These posters were shipped to various locations folded, and as such the original fold lines are still present and it can be safely shipped folded in a small box. *Sold*
Japanese surrender newspaper, 1945
Original Second World War U.S. newspaper published by the Akron Beacon Journal in 1945 announcing the Japanese surrender. Includes an interesting section called "PEACE!" that summarizes a bit of the conflict, as well as pull page of cartoons and much more. The newspaper is in very good condition. *Sold*
Leaflet featuring the U.S. and China defeating Imperial Japan together
Original Second World War leaflet featuring the United States and China working together to defeat Imperial Japan. Unique item. *Sold*
Personalized 1943 parachute training booklet
Original Second World War U.S. 1943 Parachute Training booklet personalized by a Paratrooper named "Phillips". Phillips has written his personal experiences during training in the blank spaces next to the photos on each page, probably to mail home to a loved one to show what he's been doing. Phillips has also including the Paratroopers Song on the last page, and drawn "The Wings". The rear of the booklet has the date Phillips graduated parachute training, December 9th 1943. *Sold*
Thompson SMG manual
Original period Thompson submachine gun manual, likely from the inter-war era. Appealing colourful cover, well bound with waxed paper and lots of illustrations, including different models, accessories, and results. *Sold*
Final Eisenhower letter
Original Second World War final letter from General Eisenhower to all members of the Allied Expeditionary Force at the end of the war in Europe. Some soldiers kept these as souvenirs for a job well done. *Sold*
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