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  • A fine grouping of China from the Camp Hood facility. Imprint on bottom reads: Sterling, Vitrified China, East Liverpool, Ohio, USA.
    Officers China Grouping
    Officers China Grouping
  • Eight point OSS (Office of Strategic Services) compass identical to the one my father brought home after the war. I picked this one up from the Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean. We believe his was used behind enemy lines for reconnaissance. It is actually smaller then a dime so it could be easily swallowed if necessary.
    OSS Compass 1
    OSS Compass 1
  • Camp Hood TD pennant detail.
    Camp Hood TD Penant Detail
    Camp Hood TD Penant Detail
  • Camp Hood Pennant.
    Camp Hood TD Penant
    Camp Hood TD Penant
  • A very nice Camp Hood Pennant in burgandy with yellow lettering.  Courtesy of Larry Stevens.

    Pennant Camp Hood Burgandy
    Pennant   Camp Hood  Burgandy
  • Camp Hood Texas post card.
    Camp Hood Texas Postcard
    Camp Hood Texas Postcard
  • M-3 Halftrack Decal, Camp Hood, Texas.
    Halftrack Decal fort Hood
    Halftrack Decal fort Hood
  • Tank Destroyer metal plate. Text says M-10 but it's really an M-36. Note the large rear counterweight on the rear of the turret.
    M 36 Metal Plate Sign
    M 36 Metal Plate Sign
  • Tank Destroyer Panther shoulder patch. Later four wheel version.
    Panther Shoulder Patch 4
    Panther Shoulder Patch   4
  • Tank Destroyer Panther shoulder patch. Early eight wheel version.
    Panther Shoulder Patch 8
    Panther Shoulder Patch   8
  • Regimental Officer's Party program. Camp Hood, Texas. Dated October 17th, 1942
    Regimental Officers Party P
    Regimental Officers Party P
  • Genuine JACO-LAC Decal sheet No. 191
    Genuine Jac Lac Decal Sheet
    Genuine Jac Lac Decal Sheet
  • "This Is Camp Hood" brochure cover. Describes itself as a Camera Trip Through the Army's Tank Destroyer Center. Approximately 14 two-sided pages plus the cover. No date that I could find.
    Camp Hood Camera Trip Cover
    Camp Hood Camera Trip Cover
  • Small 11 page booklet actually put out by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company who handled the phone service on the base. The back of the book has two pages for names and phone numbers as well as a phone rates chart when calling from Camp Hood.
    Camp Hood Overview and Tele
    Camp Hood Overview and Tele
  • Cover from the October 1943 issue of Popular Science magazine. Five page article within - "I Am A Tank-Destroyer Commander" describes the life of Sergeant Thurman Horton of Clarkton, NC and his crew in their hard-hitting M-10 "panther".
    Cover Oct Issue Popular S
    Cover   Oct Issue Popular S
  • Sweetheart Pin made by the Galawood-Roth company of New York. Note that the item is made from "Non-Essential War Material".
    Sweet Heart Pin
    Sweet Heart Pin
  • Official Tank Destroyer Center safety match box with matches. Matches made by the Universal Match Corp. of St. Louis.
    Matchbox 1
    Matchbox 1
  • Back of the match box promoting the sale of War Bonds. Matches made by the Universal Match Corp. of St. Louis.
    Matchbox back
    Matchbox back
  • Officer's Tank Destroyer Collar devise. Note that in this set, both point left, which is correct. Newer fake versions often point left and right. Originals can have threaded or pin backs.
    Officer TD Collar Device
    Officer TD Collar Device
  • Enlisted men's collar devise.
    Enlisted man Collar devise
    Enlisted man Collar devise
  • M-10 Tank Destroyer post card. Statement says they were designed to knock out the heaviest enemy tank, unfortunately the 3" gun they came equipped with was no match against the German Panther and Tiger Tanks. It was only the resourcefulness and tenacity of the U.S. crews that ultimately helped them win many head-on conflicts.
    M 10 Post Card
    M 10 Post Card
  • One of many variations of fringed pillow cases from Camp Hood.
    Pillow Case Orange
    Pillow Case   Orange
  • Buick M-18 Tank Destroyer Ad.
    BuickM18Tank
    BuickM18Tank
  • Embroidery Template for the Tank Destroyer emblem. Die-cut template to guide a seamstress to hand embroider the sleeve patch. Measures 2.75" in diameter.
    Destroyer Emblem Embroidery Template
    Destroyer Emblem Embroidery Template
  • 1945 advertisement for the United States Rubber Company touting the use of their tires on the farms of Iowa and tank destroyers.
    Traction Ad M3 1945
    Traction Ad M3 1945
  • One of 18 post card sized images packaged in a mailable fold-old package telling the story of the Tank Destroyer Force and showing some of the activities around Camp Hood. This one shows the Headquarters of the Tank Destroyer Center in Camp Hood, TX. There is a film crew and a band in the image...their may have been high-ranking officers or dignitaries there for the day. Could possibly have been opening day for the new facility.
    Camp Hood HQ Post Card
    Camp Hood HQ Post Card
  • Main Entrance, Camp Hood Texas the Home of the Tank Destroyers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Camp Hood Sign Card Image
    Camp Hood Sign   Card Image
  • Wedding at chapel - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Wedding in Chapel Card Im
    Wedding in Chapel   Card Im
  • One of the Tank Destroyer Bands - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Camp Hood Band Card Image
    Camp Hood Band   Card Image
  • Close Combat Fire developed by the Tank Destroyers, Camp Hood Texas - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Close Combat Card Image
    Close Combat   Card Image
  • A Company of Tank Destroyers in Line - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Company of TDs in line Ca
    Company of TDs in line   Ca
  • A Company of Tank Destroyer WACS - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection. Over 150,000 women served in the WAC (Women's Army Corps) and WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) during WWII. General Douglas MacArthur called the WACs "my best soldiers", adding that they worked harder, complained less, and were better disciplined than men.
    Company of WACS Card Imag
    Company of WACS   Card Imag
  • Dismounted Review of Soldiers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Dismounted Troop Review C
    Dismounted Troop Review   C
  • Front View, Tank Destroyer and Crew - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Frt View TD and Crew Card I
    Frt View TD and Crew Card I
  • Inside View of Tank Destroyer Gun Crew in Action - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Inside TD with Crew Card
    Inside TD with Crew   Card
  • Hellzapoppin at the Home of the Tank Destroyers with Joan Blondell - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Joan Blondell at Camp Car
    Joan Blondell at Camp   Car
  • Miss America of 1942 (Jo-Carroll Dennison of Tyler, Texas) visits The Tank Destroyers at the Soldiers' Service Club - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Miss America 1942 at Camp
    Miss America 1942 at Camp
  • Mounted Review of Tank Destroyers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Mtd Review of TDs Card Im
    Mtd Review of TDs   Card Im
  • Portion of Nazi Village used in Teaching Village Fighting - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Nazi Village Card Image
    Nazi Village   Card Image
  • Realism in Tank Destroyer Training - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection. And yes, that is live machine gun fire being used to train the men.
    Realism in Training Card
    Realism in Training   Card
  • Rope Climbing on the Tank Destroyer Obstacle Course - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Rope Climbing Camp Hood C
    Rope Climbing Camp Hood   C
  • The Tank Destroyer, the Paramount Weapon of the T.D.'s - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    TD Side View Card Image
    TD Side View   Card Image
  • Water Hazard, Tank Destroyer Obstacle Course - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
    Water Hazard Camp Hood Ca
    Water Hazard Camp Hood   Ca
  • The ring shown was purchased from a local antique shop along with a copy of the 774th Tank Destroyer Battalion History.  The original owner is thought to be a Joseph E. Thibault, who was a member of B Company, and possibly from the Bristol County Massachusetts area.  Thank you to Mike Coffey for sharing your excellent find with the site.

    Tank Destroyer Ring 1
    Tank Destroyer Ring 1
  • An Officer's Candidate School Ring from Camp Hood.  I am not sure how many of these were produced or if everyone was given one or not.  Definitely one of the rarer pieces of Tank Destroyer history.

    Officers Candidate school Ring
    Officers Candidate school Ring
  • A grouping of printer's stamps used by The Mines Press Inc., of New York. They were sent back to Walter Schraeter who lived in Brooklyn and was the Chairman & Secretary of the 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion Association in 1961, and I assume served in the unit. These stamps include full image stamps (small and large) of the tank destroyer logo and there are also stamps for each individual color of the logo. Included with this collection was a set of stamps for the DUI (distinctive unit insignia) for the 771st TD Bn. Items provided by Daniel Pinnavaia. 

    TD Printers Stamps of TD Logo
    TD Printers Stamps of TD Logo
  • A package of self-sealing letterheads, which could be used by the men to write home.

    Package of Self Sealing Letterheads
    Package of Self Sealing Letterheads
  • An open package of self-sealing letterheads.

    Open package of Self Sealing Letterheads
    Open package of Self Sealing Letterheads
  • A detail photo of one of the Camp Hood self-sealing letterheads. The men could write a letter and fold it into an envelope for mailing. Courtesy of Jeff Williams.

    Camp Hood Stationary Envelope
    Camp Hood Stationary Envelope
  • A set of salt and pepper shakers from Camp Hood.

    Camp Hood Salt and Pepper Shakers
    Camp Hood Salt and Pepper Shakers
A fine grouping of China from the Camp Hood facility. Imprint on bottom reads: Sterling, Vitrified China, East Liverpool, Ohio, USA.
Eight point OSS (Office of Strategic Services) compass identical to the one my father brought home after the war. I picked this one up from the Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean. We believe his was used behind enemy lines for reconnaissance. It is actually smaller then a dime so it could be easily swallowed if necessary.
Camp Hood TD pennant detail.
Camp Hood Pennant.

A very nice Camp Hood Pennant in burgandy with yellow lettering.  Courtesy of Larry Stevens.

Camp Hood Texas post card.
M-3 Halftrack Decal, Camp Hood, Texas.
Tank Destroyer metal plate. Text says M-10 but it's really an M-36. Note the large rear counterweight on the rear of the turret.
Tank Destroyer Panther shoulder patch. Later four wheel version.
Tank Destroyer Panther shoulder patch. Early eight wheel version.
Regimental Officer's Party program. Camp Hood, Texas. Dated October 17th, 1942
Genuine JACO-LAC Decal sheet No. 191
"This Is Camp Hood" brochure cover. Describes itself as a Camera Trip Through the Army's Tank Destroyer Center. Approximately 14 two-sided pages plus the cover. No date that I could find.
Small 11 page booklet actually put out by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company who handled the phone service on the base. The back of the book has two pages for names and phone numbers as well as a phone rates chart when calling from Camp Hood.
Cover from the October 1943 issue of Popular Science magazine. Five page article within - "I Am A Tank-Destroyer Commander" describes the life of Sergeant Thurman Horton of Clarkton, NC and his crew in their hard-hitting M-10 "panther".
Sweetheart Pin made by the Galawood-Roth company of New York. Note that the item is made from "Non-Essential War Material".
Official Tank Destroyer Center safety match box with matches. Matches made by the Universal Match Corp. of St. Louis.
Back of the match box promoting the sale of War Bonds. Matches made by the Universal Match Corp. of St. Louis.
Officer's Tank Destroyer Collar devise. Note that in this set, both point left, which is correct. Newer fake versions often point left and right. Originals can have threaded or pin backs.
Enlisted men's collar devise.
M-10 Tank Destroyer post card. Statement says they were designed to knock out the heaviest enemy tank, unfortunately the 3" gun they came equipped with was no match against the German Panther and Tiger Tanks. It was only the resourcefulness and tenacity of the U.S. crews that ultimately helped them win many head-on conflicts.
One of many variations of fringed pillow cases from Camp Hood.
Buick M-18 Tank Destroyer Ad.
Embroidery Template for the Tank Destroyer emblem. Die-cut template to guide a seamstress to hand embroider the sleeve patch. Measures 2.75" in diameter.
1945 advertisement for the United States Rubber Company touting the use of their tires on the farms of Iowa and tank destroyers.
One of 18 post card sized images packaged in a mailable fold-old package telling the story of the Tank Destroyer Force and showing some of the activities around Camp Hood. This one shows the Headquarters of the Tank Destroyer Center in Camp Hood, TX. There is a film crew and a band in the image...their may have been high-ranking officers or dignitaries there for the day. Could possibly have been opening day for the new facility.
Main Entrance, Camp Hood Texas the Home of the Tank Destroyers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Wedding at chapel - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
One of the Tank Destroyer Bands - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Close Combat Fire developed by the Tank Destroyers, Camp Hood Texas - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
A Company of Tank Destroyers in Line - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
A Company of Tank Destroyer WACS - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection. Over 150,000 women served in the WAC (Women's Army Corps) and WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) during WWII. General Douglas MacArthur called the WACs "my best soldiers", adding that they worked harder, complained less, and were better disciplined than men.
Dismounted Review of Soldiers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Front View, Tank Destroyer and Crew - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Inside View of Tank Destroyer Gun Crew in Action - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Hellzapoppin at the Home of the Tank Destroyers with Joan Blondell - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Miss America of 1942 (Jo-Carroll Dennison of Tyler, Texas) visits The Tank Destroyers at the Soldiers' Service Club - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Mounted Review of Tank Destroyers - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Portion of Nazi Village used in Teaching Village Fighting - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Realism in Tank Destroyer Training - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection. And yes, that is live machine gun fire being used to train the men.
Rope Climbing on the Tank Destroyer Obstacle Course - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
The Tank Destroyer, the Paramount Weapon of the T.D.'s - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.
Water Hazard, Tank Destroyer Obstacle Course - Image from the Picture Story of Camp Hood card collection.

The ring shown was purchased from a local antique shop along with a copy of the 774th Tank Destroyer Battalion History.  The original owner is thought to be a Joseph E. Thibault, who was a member of B Company, and possibly from the Bristol County Massachusetts area.  Thank you to Mike Coffey for sharing your excellent find with the site.

An Officer's Candidate School Ring from Camp Hood.  I am not sure how many of these were produced or if everyone was given one or not.  Definitely one of the rarer pieces of Tank Destroyer history.

A grouping of printer's stamps used by The Mines Press Inc., of New York. They were sent back to Walter Schraeter who lived in Brooklyn and was the Chairman & Secretary of the 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion Association in 1961, and I assume served in the unit. These stamps include full image stamps (small and large) of the tank destroyer logo and there are also stamps for each individual color of the logo. Included with this collection was a set of stamps for the DUI (distinctive unit insignia) for the 771st TD Bn. Items provided by Daniel Pinnavaia. 

A package of self-sealing letterheads, which could be used by the men to write home.

An open package of self-sealing letterheads.

A detail photo of one of the Camp Hood self-sealing letterheads. The men could write a letter and fold it into an envelope for mailing. Courtesy of Jeff Williams.

A set of salt and pepper shakers from Camp Hood.

  • Officers China Grouping
  • OSS Compass 1
  • Camp Hood TD Penant Detail
  • Camp Hood TD Penant
  • Pennant   Camp Hood  Burgandy
  • Camp Hood Texas Postcard
  • Halftrack Decal fort Hood
  • M 36 Metal Plate Sign
  • Panther Shoulder Patch   4
  • Panther Shoulder Patch   8
  • Regimental Officers Party P
  • Genuine Jac Lac Decal Sheet
  • Camp Hood Camera Trip Cover
  • Camp Hood Overview and Tele
  • Cover   Oct Issue Popular S
  • Sweet Heart Pin
  • Matchbox 1
  • Matchbox back
  • Officer TD Collar Device
  • Enlisted man Collar devise
  • M 10 Post Card
  • Pillow Case   Orange
  • BuickM18Tank
  • Destroyer Emblem Embroidery Template
  • Traction Ad M3 1945
  • Camp Hood HQ Post Card
  • Camp Hood Sign   Card Image
  • Wedding in Chapel   Card Im
  • Camp Hood Band   Card Image
  • Close Combat   Card Image
  • Company of TDs in line   Ca
  • Company of WACS   Card Imag
  • Dismounted Troop Review   C
  • Frt View TD and Crew Card I
  • Inside TD with Crew   Card
  • Joan Blondell at Camp   Car
  • Miss America 1942 at Camp
  • Mtd Review of TDs   Card Im
  • Nazi Village   Card Image
  • Realism in Training   Card
  • Rope Climbing Camp Hood   C
  • TD Side View   Card Image
  • Water Hazard Camp Hood   Ca
  • Tank Destroyer Ring 1
  • Officers Candidate school Ring
  • TD Printers Stamps of TD Logo
  • Package of Self Sealing Letterheads
  • Open package of Self Sealing Letterheads
  • Camp Hood Stationary Envelope
  • Camp Hood Salt and Pepper Shakers
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    • Officers China Grouping
    • OSS Compass 1
    • Camp Hood TD Penant Detail
    • Camp Hood TD Penant
    • Pennant   Camp Hood  Burgandy
    • Camp Hood Texas Postcard
    • Halftrack Decal fort Hood
    • M 36 Metal Plate Sign
    • Panther Shoulder Patch   4
    • Panther Shoulder Patch   8
    • Regimental Officers Party P
    • Genuine Jac Lac Decal Sheet
    • Camp Hood Camera Trip Cover
    • Camp Hood Overview and Tele
    • Cover   Oct Issue Popular S
    • Sweet Heart Pin
    • Matchbox 1
    • Matchbox back
    • Officer TD Collar Device
    • Enlisted man Collar devise
    • M 10 Post Card
    • Pillow Case   Orange
    • BuickM18Tank
    • Destroyer Emblem Embroidery Template
    • Traction Ad M3 1945
    • Camp Hood HQ Post Card
    • Camp Hood Sign   Card Image
    • Wedding in Chapel   Card Im
    • Camp Hood Band   Card Image
    • Close Combat   Card Image
    • Company of TDs in line   Ca
    • Company of WACS   Card Imag
    • Dismounted Troop Review   C
    • Frt View TD and Crew Card I
    • Inside TD with Crew   Card
    • Joan Blondell at Camp   Car
    • Miss America 1942 at Camp
    • Mtd Review of TDs   Card Im
    • Nazi Village   Card Image
    • Realism in Training   Card
    • Rope Climbing Camp Hood   C
    • TD Side View   Card Image
    • Water Hazard Camp Hood   Ca
    • Tank Destroyer Ring 1
    • Officers Candidate school Ring
    • TD Printers Stamps of TD Logo
    • Package of Self Sealing Letterheads
    • Open package of Self Sealing Letterheads
    • Camp Hood Stationary Envelope
    • Camp Hood Salt and Pepper Shakers
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