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NH 77203 Recruiting poster, "The Colors"

Recruiting poster, "The Colors"
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Title: Recruiting poster, "The Colors"
Caption: Recruiting poster, "The Colors: U.S. Navy infantry units, parading on shore, always include the Colors. This unit consists of two Color Bearers and two Guards. The National Flag and the Battalion Flag are carried." Issued 31 July 1939. Original posters were 14" x 17".
Description: Collections of Naval Historical Foundation (photo only).
Catalog #: NH 77203
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Mon, Jul 31, 1939
After this Year: 1930
Before this Year: 1939
Original Medium: BW Photo, Poster
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