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Department Store advertisement for new War Time fashions in Bridgeport newspaper

A canteen used in World War I and produced by Landers, Frary & Clark

A World War I era gas mask and bag used by American forces.

Calling for able men to enlist in World War I

World War I cavalry sabre produced in 1917 by Landers, Prary & Clark. This is a "Patton Sabre" which was designed by George Patton. Last cavalry sabre used by the United States Army.

John and Rose Hearn hung this banner in honor of their son, Arthur, when he served in the Navy during WWI.

The Innes Family of Thomaston hung a banner on the family home to honor three sons in the Navy during WWI.

World War I medical drill used on wounded soldiers.

A World War I trench knife, used for combat. It has a triangular blade to make it more difficult for wounds to heal. Was later banned by Geneva Convention.

A medium advert featuring a photo of a young boy. Below the message reads that you can hire a young boy to do menial work to raise money for the war effort.