German war trophies allotment ledger, 1925-1935.

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German war trophies allotment ledger, 1925-1935.

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The adjutant general of the Commonwealth, as executive administrator of the state's Military Establishment, has general superintendency over military stores and property. After World War I, federal and state authorities cooperated in making available as trophies various stores of military property confiscated from the Germans. This material, consisting of such items as swords, bayonets, rifles, accouterments, and small artillery pieces, was distributed among the states, who in turn arranged to sell it to a variety of purchasers, including municipalities, American Legion posts, and individuals. This ledger details the purchase of trophies by organizations and individuals in Massachusetts from the state quartermaster, acting on behalf of the adjutant general.

0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. Adjutant General's Office

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The post of Adjutant General was established by the Constitution of 1780, which authorized the governor to appoint such an official (Const Pt 2, C 2, S 1, Art 10) While elaborated upon many times by legislation, the fundamental functions of this position have remained constant. In keeping with a governmental perspective in which the civil authority controls the military, the adjutant general serves as executive administrator of the Military Establishment on behalf of the...

Massachusetts. State Quartermaster.

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