Headquarters, US Marine Corps. VG in original frame. (Frame 3/4" black wood, scuffed). 19" high x 11 3/4" wide. Heavy white parchment. A 4 1/4" square b&w block print of Columbia holding drawn sword & USMC flag, standing in long dress against backdrop of stormy skies & battleships in distance. Beneath, in ornate Gothic script, the following text: "WAR SERVICE CERTIFICATE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS This certifies that Howard S. Knapp performed honorable active service in the U.S. Marine Corps from February 18, 1918 to July 14, 1919 in the following organizations and on board the following ships of the Navy: Mare Island, Cal. Quantico, Va. 4th Brigade, 2nd Div. A.E.F. France, New York, N.Y. Puget Sound, Wash. (machine-signed) George Barnett Major General Commandant." A slight 1/2 scratch at top of document, which is not obvious. A few faint creases, from when originally rolled, not easily seen. A handsome historical document.