1940s US Marine Corps How To Respect & Display Our Flag Pamphlet Ephemera
$13.99
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Discover a fascinating piece of mid-20th century Americana with this vintage pamphlet, "How To Respect And Display OUR FLAG," proudly presented by the U.S. Marine Corps. This collectible ephemera offers a comprehensive guide to flag etiquette, historical context, and the significance of the American flag. The cover art features a striking image of four Marines in dress uniform, marching with the American flag and the Marine Corps standard, set against a patriotic backdrop of red and blue, capturing the spirit of the era.
Inside, the booklet delves into the rich history of "Old Glory," including detailed sections on early American flags, the story behind the Stars and Stripes, and proper display guidelines. It contains engaging text such as the "I Am Old Glory" prose and illustrations demonstrating various flag positions and protocols. This pamphlet is not just a guide but a historical artifact, reflecting the national pride and educational efforts of the United States Marine Corps during the 1940s-1950s period. It's a must-have for collectors of military memorabilia, historical documents, patriotic ephemera, or anyone interested in American flag history and traditions.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 7.5 by 5.25 inches
1940s US Marine Corps How To Respect & Display Our Flag Pamphlet Ephemera
$13.99
Inside, the booklet delves into the rich history of "Old Glory," including detailed sections on early American flags, the story behind the Stars and Stripes, and proper display guidelines. It contains engaging text such as the "I Am Old Glory" prose and illustrations demonstrating various flag positions and protocols. This pamphlet is not just a guide but a historical artifact, reflecting the national pride and educational efforts of the United States Marine Corps during the 1940s-1950s period. It's a must-have for collectors of military memorabilia, historical documents, patriotic ephemera, or anyone interested in American flag history and traditions.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 7.5 by 5.25 inches
