Photomechanical reproduction of a painting shows a ski trooper with the 10th Light Division (Alpine) [later renamed the 10th Mountain Division] kneeling in snow and holding a rifle. He has on skis and wears dark snow goggles and a winter jump suit with a fur lined hood. He has a whistle attached to the front zipper of his suit and a map sticks out of his pocket. His ski poles are in the snow beside him.
Description
1 photomechanical print ; 35 x 27 cm. (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.
Subject
World War, 1939-1945--American--Campaigns & battles; Ski Troopers--American--1940-1950; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th; Saturday evening post.
Format-Medium
Photograph;
Source
unknown.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700200634
Notes
Cover from magazine reads: "The Saturday Evening Post March 27, 1943 10 [cents]." "Ramrod, a new serial by Luke Short." "We bomb the u-boats pens by Lieutenant Arthur Gordon."; Title supplied.; R7002006345
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