Original vintage black-and-white photograph believed to date to the World War II era, depicting a sweetheart contest display for the Battle Axe Regiment.
The display features a portrait of a young woman beneath the words \"HERE SHE IS!\" and \"The Sweetheart of the Battle Axe Regiment,\" surrounded by decorative artwork.
What makes this photograph especially interesting is the handwritten inscription on the reverse:
\"Here\'s the girl I picked that won the contest. I made the layout.\"
This inscription suggests that the original writer was personally involved in selecting the contest winner and creating the display.
The Battle Axe Regiment nickname was used by U.S. Army infantry units during WWII, including the 272nd Infantry Regiment of the 69th Infantry Division.
An unusual piece of military, photographic, and social history, appealing to collectors of WWII memorabilia, military sweetheart ephemera, vintage photography, and wartime Americana.
Size: Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
Condition: Vintage condition with visible surface scratches, age-related discoloration, edge and corner wear, and light staining. Handwritten pencil inscription on reverse. Please examine photographs carefully for condition details.
The original photograph pictured is the item you will receive.
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