WARNING - boosted "Navy" 1908 Commercial on Gunbroker

Norme · 12-15-2015, 01:47 PM

Hi Mike, I never asked you, but did you examine the C/M on the trench knife as well? I personally am not persuaded by the photo, just because a soldier (or sailor) is wearing military equipment in a studio photo does not mean that it was issued to him. It was the practice at the time for studio photographers to provide props to make their subjects look more martial.
Best regards, Norm

12-15-2015, 01:47 PM	#8
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Mike, I never asked you, but did you examine the C/M on the trench knife as well? I personally am not persuaded by the photo, just because a soldier (or sailor) is wearing military equipment in a studio photo does not mean that it was issued to him. It was the practice at the time for studio photographers to provide props to make their subjects look more martial. Best regards, Norm