Original U.S. WWI Scarce Framed USMC Recruitment Poster - U.S. Marines - Soldiers of the Sea by Leyendecker - Khaki Marines - 32¼ x 42¾” Rear Sight Assembly with Gallantry Cross with Gold

with Gallantry Cross with Gold Star

Dewey: Duane Edgar Dewey was an American combat Marine

especially by the "knot"

Other fine accessories include original U

Original U.S. WWI Scarce Framed USMC Recruitment Poster - U.S. Marines - Soldiers of the Sea by Leyendecker - Khaki Marines - 32¼ x 42¾” Rear Sight Assembly with Gallantry Cross with GoldOriginal 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