Original U.S. WWII Era “Welcome Home” Red, White & Blue Message Flag - 51” x 35” Martini-Henry Rifle Tied around this is an

Tied around this is an original portepee

(Rest for the Reservist)

It is known as a "trench periscope" and extending to 18-inches in length allowing an officer to view whatever lay in front of the trench he was in without exposing him to enemy fire

WWI issue infantry canteen (water bottle set) complete with Aluminum/Steel Bottle & Aluminum/Steel Screw top cap

It does have both traces of a green stripe

Original U.S. WWII Era “Welcome Home” Red, White & Blue Message Flag - 51” x 35” Martini-Henry Rifle Tied around this is anOriginal Item: Only One Available. The only good thing about a war is that they eventually come to an end. America and her allies were victorious in what some call the two Good Wars World War I and World War IIticker tape parades, elaborate welcome home events for our soldiers and the generals who led them, and often riotous celebrations followed. Flags and banners like this example were seen being displayed everywhere from houses, businesses, gas