Original U.S. WWII Army Issue Baseball Marked US British Ordnance The tinnie displays a profile

The tinnie displays a profile of Hans Schemm

and there is no movement in the guards or grips

in a move that would transform the 3d Bombardment Division to an all Flying Fortress organization

This example is in fully functional condition and comes complete with a bail (ring) on the end for a lanyard

COPPENS QUARTRIEME ESCADRILLE

Original U.S. WWII Army Issue Baseball Marked US British Ordnance The tinnie displays a profileOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G. I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T shirts, boots. For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues