Cachets should be listed in chronological order based on earliest known usage. Use the postmark date or best guess. This applies to add-on cachets as well.
THANK YOU Courtesy of Mel Dick, who secured and obtained all this Crosby material for the museum, and Bob Boyd (grandson of Walter Crosby) who agreed to share his grandfather’s legacy. The Museum cannot thank you enough for all of these items showing Walter G. (Bones) Crosby's life and activities.
Apia Samoa / April 1898 / Best Regards Bones
Crosby sitting on a Burro to the right of the standing Indian - 1907 Postcard
Crosby and a woman touring Mesa Verde National Park, Spruce Tree House - 1914
Crosby and a woman touring Mesa Verde National Park, Balcony House - 1914
4th of July 1917 - Walter Crosby and others on horseback watching Indian racing at Kirkland, New Mexico
5 Jan. 1929 Navy Dept. Sec. of the Navy official discharge letter.
5 Jan. 1929 Navy Dept. Bureau of Navigation official placement on retirement list subject to recall if needed, Pg 1
5 Jan. 1929 Navy Dept. Bureau of Navigation official placement on retirement list subject to recall if needed, Pg 2
1930's era W. G. Crosby envelope, front
1930's era W. G. Crosby envelope, back
21 June 1943 letter from the War Dept. cancelling all certificates to sell Army Insignia
1947 Nov. issue of Vol. XIV No. 8 of The LOG “Announcement of the death of W.G. Crosby", 8 Sept. 1947
Business card advertising a Novelty, Art, and Curio Canteen store run by Mrs. Crosby at the West Gate of the Puget Sound Navy Yard - Charleston, Washington prior to Walter retiring from the Navy.
Personal Walter Crosby business card
Business card featuring “House of 1000 Lockers, Naval Tailoring services and “all night service”
Business card, "Bones Naval Canteen", San Pedro, CA
Business card, "Bone's Place", San Pedro, CA
Crosby Coin and Stamp Catalog Cover
Crosby "filler" card
Crosby "filler" card
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