Logo of School of Military Aeronautics, Austin, Texas, 1918
During my collecting, I have found or seen a number of interesting images. Some are photos of soldiers, others are printed ephemera related to the U. S. and its involvement in the the First World War. Along with the items below there is a Google Photos album with these, and other such images.
Hand-Drawn Cartoon from U. S. Soldier in WW I --- This small hand-drawn cartoon was attached by makeshift glue to a soldier’s letter that I had purchased.
Logo for School of Military Aeronautics, Austin, Texas --- This image was scanned from a nicely engraved envelope imprint from the School of Military Aeronautics, located at the Unversity of Texas at Austin.
First World War U.S. Army Insignia -- First Page --- This is a scan from a 1918 book that I purchased.
First World War U.S. Army Insignia -- Second Page --- This is a scan from a 1918 book that I purchased.
First World War U.S. Navy Insignia -- First Page --- This is a scan from a 1918 book that I purchased.
First World War U.S. Navy Insignia -- Second Page --- This is a scan from a 1918 book that I purchased.
Photo of the U. S. 17th Field Artillery Band in Europe, First World War --- This photograph was taken in 1918 of the fellows in a band that was part of the U. S. Army 17th Field Artillery, while stationed in France.
1918 Christmas Seal on Postcard, Tied by Handstamp Cancellation --- The above item with a Christmas seal was used on December 24, 1918 from a town in Minnesota.
Typical YMCA Envelope Given to Troops --- This cover is from Camp Custer, Michigan, during the training period of the First World War.
Odd Fellows Cover from Camp Devens --- This cover is from Camp Devens, Massachusetts, during the training period of the First World War.
10th Field Artillery Group at Douglas, Arizona --- This is a scan of a real photo postcard showing soldiers of the 10th Field Artillery while they were stationed at Douglas, Arizona.
Rank Card (front) --- This is one side of a card that I bought showing information about the U.S. military in the First World War.
Rank Card (back) --- This is one side of a card that I bought showing information about the U.S. military in the First World War.
Camp Funston Soldiers Sending Civilian Clothes Back Home --- This real-photo picture postcard shows soldiers returning their civilian clothes back to their homes.
Airplane-Themed Stationery from Love Field, Texas --- This is a scan of the top of a page of stationery from a soldier stationed at Love Field, Dallas, Texas.
U.S.S. Maui, First World War Troopship --- This real photo picture postcard shows the U.S.S. Maui, a troopship used during the First World War.
Postcard Cancelled at Army City, Kansas in 1918 --- ‘Army City’ was founded near Camp Funston, Kansas, to provide services to the troops training nearby.
Patriotic Postcard with Multi-Star Mother --- This picture postcard was intended to send a patriotic message.
Parcel Post Stamp Used in First World War Era --- Use of the Parcel Post stamps in WW I is extremely uncommon.
Great Lakes Old Stamp Usage --- This cover was mailed from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois during the First World War.
Photo of Students at Ground School, Urbana, Illinois --- This is a scan of a real photo postcard showing students at the U.S. School of Military Aeronautics at the University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois.
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