WWI Vintage US Navy Sailor Uniform Portrait RPPC Photo Postcard

Description

View WWI Vintage US Navy Sailor Uniform Portrait RPPC Photo Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Striking sepia real photo portrait of a young U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform, wearing traditional white sailor cap, dark jumper with striped collar, and neckerchief. The sailor stands outdoors with early industrial buildings faintly visible in the background, suggesting a naval yard or port setting. Postcard Description Striking sepia real photo portrait of a young U.S. Navy sailor in dress uniform, wearing traditional white sailor cap, dark jumper with striped collar, and neckerchief. The sailor stands outdoors with early industrial buildings faintly visible in the background, suggesting a naval yard or port setting. Crisp studio-quality composition with strong military presence typical of World War I era service portraits. Unused divided back with stamp box and card code “Y63,” making this an appealing military, naval, and genealogy collectible. Item Specifics Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Subject: U.S. Navy sailor portrait Military Branch: United States Navy Era: WWI era (circa 1910s) Theme: Military, naval uniform, serviceman Color: Sepia Back: Divided back, unused Stamp Box: AZO style Card Code: Y63 Interesting Facts During World War I, the U.S. Navy expanded rapidly, growing from about 79,000 personnel in 1916 to over 530,000 by 1918. Sailor portraits like this were commonly taken before deployment and mailed home to family, making them highly collectible pieces of early 20th century American military history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Signed

No

Year Manufactured

1909

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

US Navy

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Continent

North America

Era

Real Photo (1900-Now)

Theme

Architecture, Cities & Towns, Greetings, Travel, Landscapes

Country

United States

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Unposted

Country of Origin

United States