Description: Check out our store under the "Military Collectibles" category for other similar items and save on shipping! Estate sale find, vintage original WWII photos of female US Navy WAVES in their quarters at NAS Oakland, circa 1943. The United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve), better known as the WAVES (for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), was the women's branch of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. It was established on July 21, 1942 by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 30. This authorized the U.S. Navy to accept women into the Naval Reserve as commissioned officers and at the enlisted level, effective for the duration of the war plus six months. The purpose of the law was to release officers and men for sea duty and replace them with women in shore establishments. The item measures approximately 4" X 5", approximate shipping weight 2 ounces. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images. (PH7-206)
Price: 24.07 USD
Location: Bakersfield, California
End Time: 2024-12-02T16:09:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: United States
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
WWII US Navy Women WAVES Photo: WWII US Navy Women WAVES Oakland NAS 1943
