WW1 US Navy 1910s Naval Officer Portrait Ship Uniform WWI Original Photo

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View WW1 US Navy 1910s Naval Officer Portrait Ship Uniform WWI Original Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. His uniform features a prominent star and stripes on the sleeve, indicating his rank, and an anchor emblem on the collar. The setting implies the photo was likely taken aboard a US Navy vessel during World War I. An original 3x4" vintage photo brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski of Parson, PA who appears to have served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and/or USS Lake, largely in Scotland (Kirkwall/Orkney islands). He also took photos of USS Lakeview, a transport ship that operated near Scotland too, and appears to have been familiar with that crew. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery. Photo Overview A distinguished naval officer is seen in formal uniform with a stern expression, possibly on deck based on the visible stairs and metal railings typical of a ship. His uniform features a prominent star and stripes on the sleeve, indicating his rank, and an anchor emblem on the collar. The setting implies the photo was likely taken aboard a US Navy vessel during World War I. During World War I, the US Navy played a crucial role in maintaining safe passage for troops and supplies to Europe, often facing threats from German U-boats. Officers like the one pictured were instrumental in commanding operations and ensuring the success of naval missions. Text Present Condition : The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › WW I (1914-18) › Original Period Items › United States › Photographs.