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 which features a lovely brass

which features a lovely brass "cannon" style barrel

but the bore measures

and malnutrition or as the tags on their battered uniforms said "A

heavy German anti-aircraft fire had taken a grievous toll on American bombers

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 which features a lovely brassOriginal 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.