Original U.S. WWI Rare Aviation Section, Signal Corps Early “Air Force” Recruitment Poster - 42” x 31” Ancient tearing out the back of

tearing out the back of the case

There is also some moth damage to the interior felt lining

The Air Force capitalized on that heritage by selecting the moniker of SPOOKY

This most likely is the regimental designation within the "Native Irregular Cavalry" or something to that effect

There is some verdigris present around the brass hooks on the leather

Original U.S. WWI Rare Aviation Section, Signal Corps Early “Air Force” Recruitment Poster - 42” x 31” Ancient tearing out the back ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. A wonderful poster aimed at recruiting men with mechanical skills to join the fledgling Aviation Section of the Signal Corps, the forerunner of the Army Air Service. Among other skilled workers the poster lists a need for "Chauffeurs", "Armorers (Machine Gun Repair Men)", "Propeller Makers", and "Buglers". The Aviation Section, Signal Corps, was the aerial warfare service of the United States from 1914 to 1918, and a