Vietnam War black velvet painting found at Gettysburg!

[jsalberry92]

Hi gents,

Found this in the spring at the Gettysburg Hallowed Ground Militaria show!

[manayunkman]

There is a velvet painting museum in Los Angeles.

 

Yours is a very nice one.

[gwb123]

This one is a classic, with all of the unit insignia, the field gear, a CIB and color insignia, tour dates and it is even made out "To Mother".  Big eyes and tears!  One can only imagine what his Mom thought when this arrived in the mail.  Nice example; thanks for sharing.

[jsalberry92]

You're very welcome! It was the first I've seen. You can see they were at least somewhat mass produced, as there are "blank areas" for the name tape, shoulder insignia, location/years, and dedication. I especially like that it has the original retailer label!

[snake36bravo]

Correct in that the design was tailored to each purchaser. In addition to this shape there were also round ones. I've always found them interesting that they showed a crying soldier. Great to find them with original labels indeed. 

[jsalberry92]

Yeah, I thought that was a weird thing to send home to Mom. I mean, you don't have to pretend you're happy all the time, but this wouldn't seem to be great for HER morale, either. Just reminding her that that you're a scared kid.

[easterneagle87]

I saw almost the exact one in an Cour de Alene, ID this past June. I asked how much and she said it was going to be very expensive and wanted $200. Not from me, I answered. 

[jsalberry92]

Yeah, I think I paid around $100.

[6th.MG.BN]

Here is one up on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/353598912247?hash=item52542336f7:g:uoUAAOSwe~hhBGDN

Along with a couple of other different ones.https://www.ebay.com/itm/353598911599?hash=item525423346f:g:fe8AAOSwLSJhBGCn

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353598899291?hash=item525423045b:g:HMsAAOSwVAlhBF33

Instant collection for you.

Ken

[jsalberry92]

Wow, thanks!