Original U.S. Pre-WWI United States Marine Corps “Soldiers of the Sea” Recruitment Poster Featuring Artwork By American Illustrator Bruce Moore - 40” x 30” Hotchkiss MG After it was opened in

After it was opened in 1895

He was captured by the Allies on August 5th

about 20" tall with wood base still having a non working compass in place

The engraving on top of the barrel is still mostly clear:

Original U.S. Pre-WWI United States Marine Corps “Soldiers of the Sea” Recruitment Poster Featuring Artwork By American Illustrator Bruce Moore - 40” x 30” Hotchkiss MG After it was opened inOriginal Item: Only One Available. As was common for many branches of the military before the outbreak of World War I, the U. S. Marines' tactic for attracting new recruits focused on the more exciting aspects of military life like those pictured in this poster, such as engaging in low risk skirmishes during the "Banana Wars," comradery, learning new skills, and the opportunity to visit exotic locales. During the SpanishAmerican War (1898), Marines