WWII U. S. Air Force Postcard Stationery Set 1942-1943 Calendar Box

A pristine time capsule of wartime correspondence. Housed in its original kraft paper box, this set features a stack of unused patriotic postcards, each bearing a classic red and blue “POST CARD” banner and a U. The “Prop and Wings” Box: The cover of the box features the legendary “Prop and Wings” insignia-the mark of the airman. The box was manufactured by Charles Z. Brandt at 54 West 21st St. New York City, a known producer of wartime military supplies. Condition: The set is in exceptional vintage condition. The postcards are clean, crisp, and have never been written on. The box shows only minor shelf wear consistent with its 80+ year age, and the printed calendar remains perfectly legible. It is rare to find these kits with the original outer box still intact and functional. Brandt, NYC? Contents: Original box and a full stack of unused patriotic postcards. Dimensions: Approximately Insert Dimensions, e. 4″ x 6″? Perfect For:? Collectors of WWII “Prop and Wings” memorabilia. Enthusiasts of 1940s graphic design and typography. A unique “prop” for historical displays or film production. Looking at the box, you’ll see it’s labeled U. However, the independent U. Air Force wasn’t created until 1947. During World War II, it was officially the U. Army Air Forces (USAAF). The twist: The calendar on the back of the box is for July 1942 – June 1943. For your brand, the 1942-43 calendar is the “anchor” that makes this a definitive WWII-era artifact. Full, unused stationery sets in their original boxes are getting harder to find. The “Prop and Wings” logo is iconic, and having the full stack of patriotic postcards with the 1942/43 calendar on the reverse of the box makes it a high-value item for paper ephemera collectors.