Documents, maps & photographs
Holiday Greetings Stationery, 5 Sheets & 5 Enveloppes, US Army, 1943
Nice genuine WWII US Army stationery kit, intended for the personal correspondence of servicemen on the occasion of the holiday season. The present kit is made up of five sheets and five matching envelopes in untouched condition. Please note that the kraft envelope, dated 1943, is shown for information purpose only and is not included.
Humorale Stationery, Sheets & Enveloppes
Nice genuine WWII US stationery, intended for the personal correspondence between GIs and their loved ones. The present kit is made up of five sheets featuring humorous illustrations and four matching envelopes, coming in their original cardboard folder. The latter provides general advice and guidance for the families of servicemen regarding the contents of their letters in order to maintain morale. Homogeneous set, in good overall condition.
Instruction sheet, Paint, Face, Camouflage
Genuine WWII U.S. Army instruction sheet detailing the proper use and application of camouflage face paint. The sheet originally accompanied crates of face paint, with only a limited number included in each crate. Issued to soldiers for field use, these sheets were then passed along to others.
Leaflet, American Red Cross, 1943
Scarce genuine WWII American Red Cross leaflet, intended for US servicemen deployed overseas and reminding them of the various services offered by this organism wherever they might be. Dimensions when unfolded: 5in x 3.5in.
Leaflet, British, Learn To Use Enemy Weapons, 50mm Anti-Tank Gun & 75mm Anti-Tank Gun, 1944
Genuine WWII British leaflet, Learn To Use Enemy Weapons - Folder No. 6 , dedicated to the handling of German 50mm and 75mm anti-tank guns ( Pak 38 and Pak 40 ). Issued by the Headquarters of 21 Army Group. The present copy is complete (8 pages) and in good condition.
Leaflet, GETTING OUT or STAYING IN?, US Army
Genuine WWII US Army information leaflet, designed to help veterans decide whether to stay in the Army or return to civilian life. A paper warning veterans about the real estate situation awaiting them in the United States is included with the booklet. Copy in very good condition.
Leaflet, Propaganda, Feldpost, No. 13, January 1945, Twelfth Army Group
Rare genuine WWII US leaflet, Feldpost , number 13, January 1945 issue. Printed in German, this propaganda document was issued to the Twelfth Army Group and disseminated in enemy territory by its artillery, thanks to specific shells, in order to inform the population about the evolution of the war on the various front. Abbreviated version of Frontpost , which was dropped from the skies. The main title of the present issue is dedicated to the liberation of Warsaw and Krakow, Poland, by the Red Army. Quite good, used condition. Dimensions: 4.8in x 7.7in. https://arsof-history.org/pdf/cease_resistance.pdf
Leaflet, Propaganda, Landser!, First Army
Rare genuine WWII US leaflet, Landser! , edited in early 1945. Printed in German, this propaganda document was issued to the First Army and disseminated in enemy territory by its artillery, thanks to specific shells. The text is intended for demoralizing the German forces, reminding them of the failure of their last offensives. Quite good, used condition. Dimensions: 5in x 8in.
Leaflet, ZF 1, Proclamation of General Eisenhower, 1944, Normandy, D-Day
Extremely rare genuine WWII Allied leaflet intended for informing French civilians about the landings on the shores of German-occupied France. Drawn up by the SHAEF, this message, which was first delivered on June 7, 1944, belongs to a series of twelve leaflets specifically intended for being dropped during the military operations in Normandy. Text is printed in French only. Numbered ZF 1 , the present leaflet was air-dropped from June to September 1944. Excellent overall condition. Dimensions: 8.3in x 10in. http://www.psywarrior.com/DDAYPSYOP.html
Letter & Insignia, Pfc. Edward Haas, 107th General Hospital
Original letter and envelope sent to some Dolly by Private First Class Edward J. Haas , 107th General Hospital, Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, Washington State. The letter was written on August 13, 1946 and its envelope was postmarked the following day. Three genuine wartime cloth patches, mentioned in the letter, complete this interesting lot: a German Schutzstaffel eagle sleeve insignia, an Army Service Forces shoulder insignia, and a Private First Class stripe.
Letter, Pfc. Ray Geddes, Co. G, 501st PIR, 1943
Original letter and envelope sent to Private First Class Raymond G. Geddes, Jr. , 501st PIR by his father while Ray was taking part in the Tennessee maneuvers. Postmarked on September 16, 1943. Staff Sergeant Raymond Geddes, Jr. , Company G, 3rd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division jumped in Normandy on D-Day and was wounded two days later at the infamous 'Dead Man's Corner'. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/display-partial-records.jsp?f=3475&mtch=1&q=13137588&cat=all&dt=893&tf=F
Letter, Pvt. Ray Geddes, Camp Toccoa, 501st PIR, 1943
Original letter and envelope sent to Private Raymond G. Geddes, Jr. , 501st PIR by his mother when Ray was stationed at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. Postmarked on March 18, 1943. Staff Sergeant Raymond Geddes, Jr. , Company G, 3rd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division jumped in Normandy on D-Day and was wounded two days later at the infamous 'Dead Man's Corner'. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/display-partial-records.jsp?f=3475&mtch=1&q=13137588&cat=all&dt=893&tf=F
