Gifts for the Military Veteran

December 02, 2020

Gifts for the Military Veteran

Shop the top gifts for military veterans, active duty, and military families this season. These hand-picked items are authentic and unique.

"If You Want to Fight! / Join the Marines" Vintage WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1915

This taunting and daring recruitment poster urges the public to join the Marines. The work features the artist's signature in the lithograph stone, as well as a stunning depiction of a woman dressed in a Marines uniform at center. Christy played with the idea of switched gender roles, as shown here with a woman pictured in a traditionally masculine role. This aimed to seduce men into joining the service.

$4,250.00

 

Dwight Eisenhower Autographed Collage

Offered is a custom collage celebrating Dwight D. Eisenhower. The collage features Eisenhower's original autograph on a card along with a black and white photograph, above. The signature appears in dark, bold ink "Dwight Eisenhower" on a card with the header "Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" at top right.

$3,950.00

 

My American Journey, Signed by Colin Powell, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1995

This stated first edition of My American Journey by Colin Powell has never been read and includes the original dust jacket. Signed in 1995, Powell’s autograph is in clear black sharpie marker on the first full title page. The book is housed in a custom-made archival slipcase.

$795.00

 

"First in the Fight- Always Faithful- Be a U.S. Marine!" Vintage WWI Poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918

This 1918 Marines recruitment poster was designed by the famed poster artist, James Montgomery Flagg. Equally persuasive as his iconic "I want YOU" poster, Flagg's exhortation to America's youth in this WWI poster is poised on the edge of action: pistol raised, about to aim; foot forward, fatigues rumpled as if in the first motions toward a run. The artfully illustrated Marine pops in contrast from the bold, simplified, flag depicted in the background.

$3,250.00

Rickenbacker: An Autobiography, Signed and Inscribed by Eddie Rickenbacker, Third Printing, 1967

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was the most celebrated U.S. air ace of WWI. This autobiography is signed by Rickenbacker and is offered in its original dust jacket with a custom slipcase.

$850.00

 

"Flag Raised at Iwo Jima" by Dennis Lyall, Original Oil Painting on Canvas Board

This original oil painting on canvas, entitled Flag Raised at Iwo Jima was painted by Dennis Lyall. The work originally appeared in the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Old Glory’s Proudest Moments stamps series published February 23, 2002. Lyall signed the work near the bottom right edge. Presented in a simple archival black frame, the painting depicts the historic moment the Marines raised the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during WWII. 

$5,500.00

 

Five Star Generals Collage

The collages includes signed photos by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley, signed cards by George C. Marshall and Douglas McArthur, and a signed envelope from HAP Arnold.

$9,750.00






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