American Camofleurs

Started by steve58, September 01, 2019, 02:53:18 PM

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steve58

Came across this image on the WOWS site and thought JudgeDredd (and others) might appreciate it.  (background info)

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JudgeDredd

You sank my battleship  ;D

An old hobby indeed, though these guys seem to have them for a more serious nature.

Thanks.
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besilarius

Think this was taken at the Naval War College in Newport.
Fletcher Pratt's old miniatures were donated to the naval Academy and used to be kept in a set of drawers at the rear of Bancroft Hall.  Don't know of their fate at this point.
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airboy

That is amazing.  Anyone know the year of the photo?

steve58

Caption on photo was American Camofleurs, c. 1918
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

ArizonaTank

Quote from: steve58 on September 02, 2019, 09:07:07 AM
Caption on photo was American Camofleurs, c. 1918

Ship camo schemes and uniforms are definitely WWI.
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