Vintage Postcard 1944 WWII Sarcastic Eagle Crushes Plane US Navy Guard School
Original price
¥2,500
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Original price
¥2,500
Original price
¥2,500
¥2,500
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¥2,500
Current price
¥2,500
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Social History: A sarcastic message written in dark blue ink by the officer to State Teachers College in Glassboro, New Jersey:
"Hi Service Editor. They are still trying to teach me how to read and write. This place is out where Moses lost his shoes. Will be here for three months. Hope to get back with the Fleet after six months of this duty. Don Case"
Scene: This is an original World War II patriotic military postcard sent by a naval officer stationed at the U.S. Navy Armed Guard School in Shelton (Norfolk), Virginia. Features a vibrant graphic emblem of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard School, showing a bald eagle wearing a sailor’s cap, using its talons to crush and rip apart an enemy airplane. Below the emblem is the unit's official motto banner: "WE AIM - TO DELIVER."
From: Ens. L. D. Case, Armed Guard School, Shelton, Norfolk, VA. (Ensign rank confirms he was a commissioned officer)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: World War II (Dated April 6, 1944)
Condition: Minor corner bumping.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.