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Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis - Text on back: Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed in 1901, it is the third highest shaft in America. It memorializes four epochs in the history of Indiana – the period of the Revolution, the war with Mexico, the war of 1812, and the war for the Union. Many huge statues surround its base and overlook its fountain pools. A museum occupies its basement. An observation platform, reached by an elevator, is near its 284 ½ foot peak. Located in Monument Circle, in the heart of down town area, it was built and is maintained by the State of Indiana. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka - Text on back: T-16-Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. Postcard has writing on back; postmarked Herington, Kansas, April 11, 1962; three cent stamp is intact. Vintage postcard is in good condition.

21st Lancers Scouting, The Eyes and Ears of the Army - Text on back: This shows the 21st Lancers Scouting. Before a regiment or brigade marches far into an enemy’s country it sends the Scouts well ahead to thoroughly examine the ground, to find out the best roads or places for moving bodies of men across, and to ascertain what enemy, if any, are about or in sight. The Scout is well named "the eyes and ears of the Army." These men are in Service dress exactly as they would appear on active duty. Vintage postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1920, missing stamp. Card is in good condition.

T-45A Goshawk, US Navy - Text on back: FW-333 McDonnell Douglas/British Aerospace T-45A Goshawk, US Navy Primary Jet Trainer is flown by SITS (Strike Instructor Training School) pilots of TW-2/VT-21 at NAS Kingsville, Texas. Postcard is unused and in excellent condition.

Life at Camp Dix - Text on back: Clerks, bookkeepers, packers and moving-van men have all dropped their occupations to march in the common cause. Drafted men drilling without uniforms. Vintage postcard is unused but writing on back indicates "1920," good condition for age.

Fort Gains, Alabama - Text on back: Fort Gaines on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama. On special occasions historic battles are reenacted at Alabama's historic Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan. These forts were key points in the Battle of Mobile Bay -- a conflict that gave birth to several innovations in warfare. Both forts are well preserved and marked. Visitors get a clear picture of what life was like during the days when these forts were targets of massive naval bombardments. Postcard is unused and in very good condition.

Boxed Set of 10 Soldiers of the American Revolution - Boxed Set of 10 Soldiers of the American Revolution. Postcards are all unused and in very good condition.

Chickamauga Battlefield, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia - Text on back: Wilder Tower -- Chicamauga Battlefield, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. This 85 ft tower was dedicated in 1899 to Colonel John T. wilder's mounted infantry at the Battle of Chickamauga. The Confederate victory on this battleground, September 19-20, 1863, brought hope to the South after the July defeats at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

Magazine and Guardhouse, Williamsburg - Text on back: Magazine and Guardhouse, Williamsburg, Virginia. In colonial times, the Magazine housed arms for the defense of Virginia. This building and the reconstructed Guardhouse have been equipped with weapons of the French and Indian War period and are open to the public.

Alabama Monument, Shiloh National Military Park, Pittsburgh Landing - Text on back: Alabama monument, erected by the Alabama division of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in good condition.

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