Original U.S. Pre-WWI United States Marine Corps “Soldiers of the Sea” Recruitment Poster Featuring Artwork By American Illustrator Bruce Moore - 40” x 30” Hotchkiss MG the 36th Division was based

the 36th Division was based in Kitzbühel

about 20" tall with wood base still having a non working compass in place

It lacked a peak or visor

and most were

This patent was applied for by Charles Adolf Schierwater of Liverpool in 1914

Original U.S. Pre-WWI United States Marine Corps “Soldiers of the Sea” Recruitment Poster Featuring Artwork By American Illustrator Bruce Moore - 40” x 30” Hotchkiss MG the 36th Division was basedOriginal Item: Only One Available. As was common for many branches of the military before the outbreak of World War I, the U. S. Marines' tactic for attracting new recruits focused on the more exciting aspects of military life like those pictured in this poster, such as engaging in low risk skirmishes during the "Banana Wars," comradery, learning new skills, and the opportunity to visit exotic locales. During the SpanishAmerican War (1898), Marines