1936 Neptune’s Realm US Navy Recruiting Poster Shellbacks Pollywogs Equator

Description: 1936 Neptune’s Realm US Navy Recruiting Poster Shellbacks Pollywogs Equator Date: 1936 Artist: Unknown Size (in): 42” x 28” Size (cm): 106.7 x 71.1 Condition: B/B+ Linen backed: No This vintage original and rare interwar period poster was issued by the United States Navy for recruiting purposes in 1936. This poster explains US Navy traditions related to crossing the equator and features photos of the ceremonies connected to this event. Text on the poster explains the Navy tradition of calling those that have crossed the equator “Shellbacks” and those that have not “Polliwogs”. Recruiting posters issued between the World Wars such as this example tended to emphasis opportunities to travel and learn valuable job skills rather than the appeals to patriotism commonly seen during wartime. The lower margin indicates a 1936 publication date. This vintage original poster has no tape or pinholes and was never hung up or used. The poster shows moderate handling wear including some bumping on the edges and modest toning from age. There are a couple faint blotches at the bottom of the poster and overall condition is otherwise very good. Payment Terms Winning bidders will receive an email at the end of the auction explaining the option for paying with PayPal or mailing payment. If you have questions about how to pay for this item please let me know. If you made multiple purchases for a single shipment contact us for combined shipping charges. You will receive an email notifying you when your item ships. Buyers outside the USA, please include a telephone number for customs forms. Shipping Terms Please click on the Shipping & Payment tab above to access the eBay shipping calculator which will give you the options and costs for shipping your item depending on your zip code or country. All items are professionally packed and well protected for shipment. If you have special shipping instructions please let us know before you bid or purchase and we'll try to comply. If you win or buy multiple items and pay for them separately but want them shipped together please contact us for a revised PayPal invoice. All shipments within the USA are sent with Delivery Confirmation and shipments sent with values greater than $250 must have Signature Confirmation. Buyers outside the USA please provide your phone number with payment so that we may include this on the customs forms. We are not able to declare items as "gifts", misrepresent the contents or value or otherwise falsify customs forms. All shipments sent out of the United States will include the necessary customs paperwork as required by law describing items in the shipment, the county of origin and the actual price(s) paid by the buyer. Buyers outside the United States may be required to pay duties, taxes and/or brokerage or customs clearance fees which are the responsibility of the buyer and not included in our shipping charges.

Price: 435 USD

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

End Time: 2025-01-21T17:55:50.000Z

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