Military Equipment [1917]

"Military Equipment [1917]" by Roebuck and Company Sears is a catalog from the early 1900s that acts as a resource for soldiers and their families during a war period. This publication lists the prices and provides detailed information about military gear and personal belongings. It informs people in the military or those wanting to support them on how to get necessary supplies. The beginning pages explain mailing rules, like parcel post costs, and discusses special rules for sending items to soldiers at home and abroad. It also highlights the quality of the offered inventory, such as clothes, outfits, and personal care items, which are intended to be easily accessible to military men on active duty. The book goes into great detail about the features, costs, and measurements of a wide range of products designed to satisfy the practical requirements and comfort of the military during turbulent times.