US Army Signal Corps Mascot 'HALF WATT' Ever Hear Of Him ?

[mds308]

I didn't find much on this group of decals. These are transfer decals and not stickers. The large ones are 5" x 6" and the little Half Watt is 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". They were made by POTTER MFG CO in Eugene, Ore. I don't know the age. Perhaps 1950s - early 1960s. Anybody know the history of Half Watt? Is he still around?

 

Thanks

[72psb]

VN era.M-16 and spc rank.

[mds308]

Thanks 72psb,

 

I had a DUH moment and didn't take into account the stylized M16. I'd like to find the history and origin of 'Half Watt'.

[Blacksmith]

That's PFC rank, which is correct to current day. Specialist is also a modern rank, but only at the E-4 grade.

 

And as it's caricatured, no telling if that M-16 is an A1 or A2. The A2 didn't get adopted until 1986, so I don't think you can assume that makes it Vietnam-era either. What likely does though is the price (.30).

 

I was Commo when I was in ('86-'89), did my AIT at Ft. Gordon (Army Signal Center), and never saw or heard of this "Half Watt" character.

 

VN era.M-16 and spc rank.

[mds308]

Here is a view of the cards back.

[Blacksmith]

They appear to still be in business, starting in 1923. Maybe send them an email and ask if they can ID it.

[sigo]

I've been been a Signal Soldier from 1997 to the present, I've never seen or heard of Half Watt.