WWII 11th Airborne Roy Marriott Original Drawing Archive 12pcs 1945-49 For Sale

Offered here is a cohesive archive of twelve (12) original pencil drawings attributed to and depicting members of the 511th Airborne Signal Company, 11th Airborne Division, including references to Message Center Chief and Platoon Sergeant Roy Marriott. Dated between 1945 and 1949, these works capture the unique transition from active World War II service into the early Cold War era.

Historical Context

The 11th Airborne Division served distinguished roles in the Pacific Theater—including operations in the Philippines—followed by occupation duty in Japan from 1945 to 1948 prior to returning stateside. This collection reflects the distinct culture, humor, and camaraderie of airborne servicemen during and immediately after the conflict.

The group features:

Airborne uniformed portraits dated 1945–1947

Detailed rank and insignia studies tied directly to the 11th Airborne

A 1948–1949 progression reflecting postwar service and civilian transition

Political and military caricatures consistent with early Cold War sentiment

A detailed study of a German WWII officer, rendered as a postwar study from contemporary reference material or imagery (Note: The 11th Airborne did not serve in the European Theater; this piece reflects common postwar soldier art/caricature culture).

Medium & Condition

Medium: Original pencil drawings on period paper in various sizes, including some on lined notebook paper.

Condition: Consistent with genuine vintage ephemera, featuring natural age toning, minor folds, and light edge wear. No modern reproductions.

Format: Offered together as a single, complete, and unbroken archive lot.

Ideal For Collectors Of:

11th Airborne Division and Signal Corps memorabilia

WWII Pacific Theater history and occupation-era Japan material

WWII soldier folk art and trench art

Early Cold War military caricatures and ephemera