1960s Vietnam NAVY METAL RECRUITING SIGN Lou Nolan RAD 66308 CV-60 USS Saratoga

Description: c.1960s Original Vietnam-Era U.S. Navy Steel Recruiting Sign Two-Sided / by Artist Lou Nolan 41" Tall x 30" WideRAD 66307 / RAD 66308 [ FEATURES & DETAILS... ]This is an original TWO-SIDED 1960s Vietnam-Era heavy steel recruiting sign, which was typically displayed outside a U.S. Navy recruitment office. As pointed out in the picture, there are four tiny factory holes, two at the top and two at the bottom of the sign, which is where it would be attached to a frame for display outside the recruitment office.One side is marked "RAD 66307," and the other, "RAD 66308." Those are the U.S. Navy Recruiting Aid Device (RAD) inventory numbers for the two images. It is a metal version of two paper posters that were created by artist Lou Nolan in the 1960s: Sail with the Bold Ones, and Command the Bold Ones. You can see Nolan's signature on both sides of the sign. The ship depicted is the supercarrier USS Saratoga, CV-60. Lou Nolan designed numerous posters for the U.S. Navy, and he went on to illustrate more than two dozen U.S. postage stamps. A gorgeous piece of history! [ CONDITION... ] - Nicely preserved, from a non-smoking environment.- The chief issue you need to be aware of is some black paint that appears to the left of the aircraft carrier. It seems to be some sort of spray paint, and could probably be removed, if desired, by someone who knows what he is doing and won't damage the sign in the process. (That would not be me.) This piece has been priced accordingly. - Other than that, typical soiling, remnants of a couple of paper tags, small scratches (such as near the officer's nose), and dings from years of storage and handling. This sign is actually in much better condition than most of the examples I've owned or seen elsewhere. - The white spots at the left and right of the aircraft carrier are actually glare from lighting in the room. They are not on the sign. The above is my good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep in mind that vintage/antique items always show their age. (Don't we all!?) It would be impossible to mention every tiny detail, so please expect that there will be something about this item (or lot) that's not perfect and may need touch-up. PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING. I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER. [ ALL ABOUT SHIPPING... ]DON'T OVERPAY FOR SHIPPING: U.S. purchasers, you can choose from various shipping options in this listing. Shipping costs vary dramatically depending on your Zip code, so choose the one that best suits your needs. I never inflate shipping to make hidden profits. If you believe the shipping is too high, please message me with your Zip code, and I'll be glad to double-check it for you!SHIPPING UPGRADES: At our discretion, we may upgrade your shipping to a different service at no additional charge to you ... provided it's rated the same (or faster) than the service you chose. If you do not wish to have your shipping choice upgraded, please message me as soon as you complete your purchase. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: By default, international shipment is through eBay's Global Shipping Program, which means the shipping rate (cost) is determined by eBay -- outside my control. BUT ... If you live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, or U.K., message me to see whether there may be a cheaper alternative using Priority Post -- depending on the size and value of your parcel. COMBINED SHIPPING: I will gladly combine shipping if you contact me and request a combined invoice before paying ... and provided the items can travel safely in the same box. WHAT, NOTHING TO COMBINE!? Click here to visit my eBay store: "Saddle Mountain Treasures" (opens in a separate window/tab) ... where you'll find more top-quality antiques/collectibles/artwork/dolls/and more! [ RETURN POLICY... ]I work hard to maintain Top-Rated eBay Seller status and 100% positive customer feedback by: (a) offering quality vintage merchandise with honest descriptions, and (b) providing outstanding, professional customer service. This item may be returned up to 14 days from purchase for either of two reasons: - Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or - Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.(Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.) SORRY, WE CANNOT NEGOTIATE PARTIAL REFUNDS. The merchandise must be returned in its entirety, and in the same condition as it was sent, in order to qualify for a refund. [Blurb required by eBay for cell phone users:] *** PLEASE VIEW THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING. IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. THANK YOU. *** If you are on a mobile device, click "Read More." Or, if you see a "Full Description" button, click on that.

Price: 429.99 USD

Location: Newark, Delaware

End Time: 2024-03-19T16:13:48.000Z

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