Autograph Letters, Manuscripts & Historical Documents
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Nov 30, 2022
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN, Spain
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[COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE]: An original World War II date typescript document, unsigned, issued by Brigadier General Ralph B. Lovett, Adjutant General, by command of General Omar Bradley, one page, 8vo, Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, United States Army, 29th June 1945, to the Commanding Generals of each Army. The document concerns the uniform for Counter-Intelligence personnel and states, in part, 'Counter-intelligence personnel will wear the jacket, field, wool, as prescribed in Sec VII, WD Cir 391, dated 30 September 1944, at all times while engaged in counter-intelligence duties in this theatre. The only insignia which will be worn…..is the metallic U.S. insignia on the upper lapels of the jacket. The metal “US” will be worn on both sides of the shirt collar…..Insignia of rank or branch will not be worn except in unusual situations where insignia is essential to the accomplishment of the particular assigned mission. Similarly, civilian clothing may be worn by such personnel where the particular mission makes such clothing desirable…..All military police will be informed of the contents of this letter'. Neatly trimmed to the edges and with some light creasing and age wear, about VG
