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Message started by butlersrangers on Feb 2nd, 2019 at 7:49pm

Title: More Ephemera
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 2nd, 2019 at 7:49pm
I picked-up a 70 year old VFW magazine today at the Michigan Antique Arms Show.

The cover caught my attention. I guess, I never thought about the VFW being started by Spanish War Veterans.

Attached are my photos of the cover and an historical article the edition contained.

Hope this is of interest:
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Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 2nd, 2019 at 7:57pm
The SAW related story:
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Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by Knute1 on Feb 3rd, 2019 at 2:18am
That is a nice find. You must have a sharp eye.

Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 3rd, 2019 at 5:17pm
Although, it is not a likely source for gun information or profound historical content, The VFW's "Foreign Service" magazine displays G.I. humor, family patriotism, healthy skepticism, and an appreciation of souvenirs & larceny.

The covers evolved from 'plain brown wrapper' to art/comedy works, reminiscent of Norman Rockwell's.

(I was unaware of this veteran's publication until the 50th Anniversary 'Krag Cover' caught my attention, yesterday).
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Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 3rd, 2019 at 5:27pm
I like this one of Navy - Seabees taking advantage of a 'Flyboy".

(Magazines? ... More 'crap' not to collect)!
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Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by Local Boy on Feb 3rd, 2019 at 7:19pm
My Step-Father started out his Navy service as a rear turret gunner on TBF Avenger torpedo/bombers in WWII.  He then went on to become a hardhat salvage diver and eventually an EOD frogman.

He used to tell a story about how the EOD guys, in Vietnam, would have grenades disarmed, than chromed and sold as souvenirs.  Unfortunately, for the unsuspecting buyer, their nice shiny chromed grenade was considered contraband and was seized before the individual jumped on a plane for destinations unknown.

Guess who they called to collect and remove those possible devices of destruction... ;D 

Title: Re: More Ephemera
Post by butlersrangers on Feb 3rd, 2019 at 8:31pm
Sounds like a 'conflict with interests'.  ;D ;D ;D

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