Original Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able-bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G.I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T-shirts, boots.... For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues baseball equipment to the troops! This was endorsed by the President, who said that baseball should continue, even during time of war, to keep this Country together.

This is an extremely scarce example of a WWII Army Special Services marked baseball glove. The glove is marked on the strap on the back:

GOLD SMITH
SPECIAL SERVICES
U.S. ARMY

The glove is in fantastic shape overall with some service-wear on the leather but no torn or broken pieces. The bottom reads HORSEHIDE LINING.

A great example, ready for further research and display.