Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” U.S. Grenades but not activated

but not activated

and still has most of the original factory finish

which features a lovely brass "cannon" style barrel

After sliding the armband up the sleeve

The “sew-in” style NCO schulterklappen (shoulder straps) of this Waffenrock have a dark green base wool

Original U.S. Pre WWI US Marine Corps “Do Your Duty” Navy Ship Marine Detachment Washington, D.C. Recruitment Poster - 18” x 27” U.S. Grenades but not activatedOriginal 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.