New Sheriff in town.

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Today my wife and I spent some time at the antique mall. I picked this item up for $8. It looks like it would stand on its own like a small picture frame. The top says "IN SERVICE" and there is a pic of a boy with a pistol. I have no idea what it is other than really cool!

VPR

 

[justdon]

That is realy cool.I hope somebody can help you identify it.HH

 

[NOLA_Ken]

The frame is most likely WW1 era. I haven't seen one with a childhood image of the soldier before, it's kind of neat. I wonder if there's a name on the back of the photo....

 

[lockster99]

Agreed......WW1 sweetheat frame. "In Service"...just like the pins and ribbons to wear to let everyone know your son or husband was over there fighting.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

He looks like a cowboy in training to me

WWI sweetheart frame. Thanks for the ID

VPR

 

[jewelerguy]

I agree, WW1 frame. that is a great image. it's a shame that pictures sometimes don't stay with family members. One time I saw a huge box of old family pictures at an antique store. I thought it was kind of sad

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks for sharing...

 

[treblehunter]

Pretty cool, did you open it and look what's on the back?

 

[Msbeepbeep]

I agree, WW1 frame. that is a great image. it's a shame that pictures sometimes don't stay with family members. One time I saw a huge box of old family pictures at an antique store. I thought it was kind of sad

I've seen the same thing at the flea market, really sad someones life story about to be tossed out.

Nice save VP!