Scarce 1940 USMC China Marines Recruitment Brochure

Scarce, wonderful 1940 United States Marine Corps "China Marines" recruitment brochure. The brochure describes a short history of the China and Japan controversies, a brief look at the lifestyle and sports offerings for the Marine's. The brochure regards time spent in China as a life changing experience. "Thousands of Marines have gone there, and have come back home, bringing with them a knowledge of the country that cannot be gleaned from books, and carrying in their sea-bags quaint curios they have picked up in Peiping, Shanghai, or Tientsin". The reverse features a small list of recruiting stations around the country, and date of print "11-29-40".

Circa 1940

Approximately 5 ½" x 3 ½"

Paper, colored print ink

None.

M.C.P.B. 82220 11-29-40 100M 277 P.B.

This is from a USMC collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX01 LHEX1/15 SCEX11/16

9- (Excellent+): The brochure shows little wear, no bends, rips or tears. Colors remain bright with no real fading.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.