U.S. Army Patriotic Celluloid & Tin 9" Wall or Table Display – Soldier, Eagle & Flags
Vintage celluloid-over-tin patriotic "button", table display. The front features a U.S. Army soldier in uniform surrounded by patriotic imagery, including American flags, a spread-winged eagle, and artillery cannons. It is says, "Copyright - Cruver Mfg. Co" on the front bottom left. Cruver is out of Chicago, Illinois. Cruver was known for producing celluloid novelties and photo buttons in the early 1900s. Their products included patriotic scenes, advertising items, commemorative buttons, and photographic badges.
This piece appears to date from the early 20th century and is most likely featuring a World War I soldier, although the exact date is unknown. The soldier could be name Sam Withington, from Camden, Arkansas taken around 1914.
A nice example of military and patriotic memorabilia.
Condition is consistent with age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details, as photos are part of the description.
Features:
- U.S. Army soldier portrait
- Patriotic eagle, flags, and artillery motif
- Cruver Manufacturing Company marked on front
- Early 20th-century military-related collectible
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