Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” U.S. Grenades North African and Italian campaigns

North African and Italian campaigns

but not activated

and malnutrition or as the tags on their battered uniforms said "A

The “sew-in” style NCO schulterklappen (shoulder straps) of this Waffenrock have a dark green base wool

and still has most of the original factory finish

Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” U.S. Grenades North African and Italian campaignsOriginal Item: Only One Available. With the founding of the Corps in 1775, the first recruiting drive was held at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. At the time, the recruiting of volunteers was the responsibility of the various barracks commanders scattered throughout the United States to guard naval installations and man ships. Recruiting posters through to the American Civil War promised prospective recruits of bounties and prizes for service at sea.