Booklet, Pocket Guide of Uniform-Insignia, 1943

Genuine WWII US brochure, Pocket Guide of Uniform-Insignia, published by the U.S. Goverment Printing Office in 1943.

Issued by the Special Service Division, Army Service Forces, United States Army, and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, c. 1943.

Illustrated wartime recognition guide produced for U.S. servicemen, detailing commissioned officer insignia and national colours of the Allied nations. Includes clear illustrations of shoulder insignia, sleeve stripes, and epaulettes used by the United States, British Empire, U.S.S.R., France, China, and Poland.

A practical and historically evocative reference piece from the Allied war effort.

P/b, 15 × 10.5 cm, approx. 26 pp. Complete and in good overall condition.