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Marine Corps Poster "Soldiers of the Sea"

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Marine Corps Poster  Soldiers of the Sea
<B>Marine Corps Recruiting Poster "Soldiers of the Sea".</B></I> 27" x 36.75", framed and matted under glass to an overall size of 35.75" x 45.75" Artist: J.C. Leyendecker. No date. The image is of two Marines in dress blue uniforms and bell crown hats flanking a pedestal with a gold eagle, globe, and anchor device, the symbol of the Marine Corps. One Marine holds his 1903 Springfield rifle; the other blows a bugle. On either side of the central image are black and white photos of typical Marine training and garrison life of the period. Mounted in a modern blue wood frame.<BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Near Fine- Colors still bright, no damage present in visible image.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)