29222d. [full page b/w plate with article] Uniforms and Equipment – United States Life-Saving Service, 1899-1915.
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29222d. [full page b/w plate with article] Uniforms and Equipment – United States Life-Saving Service, 1899-1915.
29222d. [full page b/w plate with article] Uniforms and Equipment – United States Life-Saving Service, 1899-1915. The Company of Military Historians. Winter 1976. Two page article with b/w full page plate details the various uniforms used by the United States Life-Saving Service including Keeper’s uniform, cook, surfman winter and other dress, storm suit, summer uniform and more. Also includes numerous pieces of equipment including Lyle gun, powder box, beach lantern, early station and more. Includes full page of descriptions of uniforms and equipment from uniform regulations and other research. The Company of Military Historians has published a continuing series of articles and military prints, Military Uniforms in America , for many years. These b/w or full color prints are executed by different member artists to illustrate military dress relating to the American scene. As far as possible, the plates show items of material culture never illustrated before or not accurately depicted in the past. They are a unique form of reference. With over 800 plates completed to date, this continuing series represents the single most comprehensive documentation available on the subject. Excellent article and drawing, great for reference. Plate measures 8 ½” x 11” b/w. Full issue with additional articles on other military uniforms and equipment including holsters, cartridge boxes, Confederate swords, militia coat, and more. (VG+). $44.
1289J. (military uniforms and equipment) The Company of Military Historians. (3 issues) Fall 1973, Fall 1974, Spring 1976. The Company of Military Historians has published a continuing series of articles and military prints , Military Uniforms in America , for many years. These b/w or full color prints are executed by different member artists to illustrate military dress relating to the American scene. As far as possible, the plates show items of material culture never illustrated before or not accurately depicted in the past. They are a unique form of reference. With over 800 plates completed to date, this continuing series represents the single most comprehensive documentation available on the subject. Volumes include a selection of excellent articles and drawings, well researched and filled with information. Articles include Uniforms in Connecticut 1784-1820, 1841 New York Militia Staff Coat, Revolutionary War Period Cocked Hat, buttons, Uniform of the Indian Scouts, Dirigible Balloon #1, Lost Cannon of Crown Point, Civil War Field Desk, Pennsylvania Uniforms, Fakes and Fakers, Doughboy’s Pack, and more. Clean, tight, only light wear and toning to wraps. 3 issues. (VG). $26.
13358. McCauley, Robert H., Jr. A U.S. Revenue Marine Officer’s Uniform, ca. 1855. Military Collector & Historian, 26. Spring 1974. Pp. 21-23. Detailed article looks at an original daguerreotype of Henry Harwood Key, Officer, U.S. Revenue Marine and discusses his uniform with respect to Revenue Marine uniform regulations of the era. Quite detailed, great information. Full issue includes many other articles on early U.S. military uniforms and more. (VG+). $24.