1941-1945c WORLD WAR II ~U.S. COAST GUARD~ "TO MY WIFE" BATTLESHIP PILLOW SHAM!

Description: 1941-1945c ***WORLD WAR II*** {{{VERY RAR}}} ~UNITED STATES GUARD~ "TO MY WIFE" ... (BLUE AND GOLD COLOR) SILK PILLOW SHAM WITH FRINGES, HOUSTON, TEXAS ... GRAPHIC VIGNETTE ... UNITED STATES COAST GUARD LOGO WITH "SEMPER PARATUS" (LATIN FOR "ALWAYS READY")! (Approximate dimensions: 16 1/4" x 17"). Vintage Coast Guard memorabilia! Few to be found! _______________________________________________________________________________________________Semper ParatusEnglish: Always ReadySheet music cover, 1928Organizational anthem of the United States Coast GuardLyricsHomer Smith and Walton Butterfield, 1943MusicFrancis Saltus Van Boskerck, 1927Adopted1928; 96 years ago[1]"Semper Paratus" (Latin for "Always Ready") is the official song and march of the United States Coast Guard. It was composed by U.S. Coast Guard Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck in 1927. It made its debut in 1928.During the run of A Girl in Every Port (1928 film) at the Fox Theater in Washington D.C., a detachment of 50 Coast Guardofficers appeared at the theater for the debut of "Semper Paratus", the official song of the U.S. Coast Guard. The officers appeared at each performance during the playing of the song.[2]Rear Admiral Frederick Billardwas the Coast Guard commandant at the time.Another Service SongAnother Coast Guardsman wrote the official march of the U.S. Public Health Service. Senior Musician George King III, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) composed the "U.S. Public Health Service March", and presented the copyright to the PHS Surgeon General, by whom it is still held. The PHS is the only one of the uniformed services in which the copyright is held by the titular head of the Corps. In addition, King composed the Centennial Fanfare, "Anchor and Caduceus", for the PHS Corps Centennial event in 1989. The U.S. Coast Guard Band recorded both the PHS March and Centennial Fanfare for the Public Health Service and presented it to the PHS during their centennial. At the Washington gala celebrating the event in January of 1989, the Coast Guard Band played and Senior Musician King conducted, for the premier of the fanfare. The only Coast Guardsman so honored, Senior Musician King was presented the PHS Citation by Surgeon General Koop for his special service. The lyrics are: "The mission of our service is known the world around / In research and in treatment no equal can be found / In the silent war against disease no truce is ever seen / We serve on the land and the sea for humanity / The Public Health Service Team". The Coast Guard and the Public Health Service stemmed from the Revenue Cutter Service and the Marine Hospital Service (serving members of United States Merchant Marine, the U.S. Coast Guard and others). The Marine Hospital Service evolved into the U.S. Public Health Service. EtymologySemper Paratus is the title of the song and is also the U.S. Coast Guard's official motto. The precise origin of the phrase is obscure, although the U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office notes the first use was by the New Orleans Bee newspaper in 1836, in reference to the actions of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service during the Ingham incident.[3]HistoryCompositionThe original lyrics (seen below) were written by Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck in 1922, at the cabin of USCGC Yamacraw in Savannah, Georgia; he wrote the music in 1927, on a "beat-up old piano" in Unalaska, Alaska.[3][4][5]Lyrical modificationsThe current verse, as well as a second chorus, were written by Homer Smith, 3rd Naval District Coast Guard quartet; Chief Cole; and Lieutenant Walton Butterfield in 1943. In 1969, the first line of the chorus was changed from “So here's the Coast Guard marching song, We sing on land and sea.” to “We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee.”[6]_______________________________________________________________________________________________ We strive to find rare and unusual vintage pieces to match up with your special collection. Returns are readily accepted if the item(s) is the same as described. Item(s) must be in the exact condition as delivered. Buyer pays return shipping. Items $30.00 or more will be shipped with tracking. Items $200.00 or more will be shipped with insurance. Combined shipping discount for multiple purchases (Please wait for us to send invoice for 2 or more items). Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. 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