Vintage U.S. Army Recruiting Booklet The Mark of a Man 1964 Combat Arms Pamphlet

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This vintage U.S. Army recruiting booklet, The Mark of a Man!, is a striking 1964 Combat Arms promotional pamphlet with bold mid-century military graphics, dramatic photo spreads, and colorful illustrated sections for Rangers, Armor, and other “action guy” roles.

A strong piece of Cold War/Vietnam-era recruiting ephemera.

Details

∙ Title: The Mark of a Man!
∙ Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office / U.S. Army recruiting material
∙ Date shown inside: September 1964
∙ Format: Stapled softcover booklet
∙ Pages: 26
∙ Size: 11 x 9 inches
∙ Genre: Military Ephemera, U.S. Army Recruiting, Vintage Advertising

Features:

  • ERA: 1964 
  • illustrated and photographic spreads for Combat Arms, Rangers, Armor, and Army recruiting  
  • Cover artwork appears signed by Mort Künstler; Künstler was a major American illustrator known for military, historical, magazine, advertising, and Civil War artwork.

Condition Grade: Very Good

Notes: Light cover rubbing, minor edge/corner wear, faint creasing, and small surface scratches visible in photos. Interior pages are clean, bright, and highly displayable. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Collector’s Note

The bold cover art and Combat Arms messaging make this a standout military paper collectible. Mort Künstler later became especially known for historically researched military and Civil War paintings, which adds extra interest if the cover signature is confirmed as his

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. 

Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.