Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” Category_Water Jacket Assembly Training was rigorous

Training was rigorous

so it may have been flown from a pole outside their location

though we doubt it

A combination of the drop taking place in broad daylight and that the Germans were not expecting an airborne attack allowed the pathfinders to land on target and guide in the rest of the paratroopers to the proper locations

It is marked Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne on the right side of the frame

Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” Category_Water Jacket Assembly Training was rigorousOriginal Item: Only One Available. With the founding of the Corps in 1775, the first recruiting drive was held at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. At the time, the recruiting of volunteers was the responsibility of the various barracks commanders scattered throughout the United States to guard naval installations and man ships. Recruiting posters through to the American Civil War promised prospective recruits of bounties and prizes for service at sea.