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NH 100612 Vera Cruz Incident, 1914.

Vera Cruz Incident, 1914.
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Title: Vera Cruz Incident, 1914.
Caption: Ensign Schuyler F. Helm and other members of the USS MICHIGAN (BB-27) landing Party preparing to disembark, 22 April 1914. Their white uniforms have been crudely dyed for camouflage purposes. Helm is wearing a M1912 pistol belt and magazine pocket, with the M1911 automatic .45cal pistol in a swivel holster. First Class Boatswain's Mate beside him wears the M1910 dismounted cartridge belt for the M1903 rifle. Note rifles in chests on deck.
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Catalog #: NH 100612
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Wed, Apr 22, 1914
After this Year: 1910
Before this Year: 1919
Original Medium: BW Photo
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