Vintage black-and-white postcard titled “The First Muster,” showing uniformed members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts assembled with flags, drums, and rifles.
The lower caption identifies the organization with Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, its longtime headquarters. The reverse has a divided back with a Defender publisher mark.
Unused and unposted, with no writing, address, stamp, or postmark.
Vintage condition with age toning, light surface wear, and minor edge and corner wear. Please review the photographs for exact condition.
History blurb
Chartered in 1638 as the Military Company of Massachusetts, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company was created to train colonial militia officers. It is recognized as the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere. The company has long been associated with Faneuil Hall, where its headquarters and museum preserve military artifacts, portraits, flags, and the painting The First Muster, commemorating its original gathering on Boston Common.
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