Elfin’ great gifts - Off Duty, Technology - Army Times

COURTESY OF GARY BORKAN Give the gift of history with a rare World War II recruitment poster from rare-posters.com. With hundreds to choose from — including the famous “I Want You!” poster featuring Uncle Sam — you can find the perfect piece of art for any service member. Most range in price from $250 to $900, and they’re mounted on archival linen to protect them from the elements. A great investment! $250-$900, www.rare-posters.com

COURTESY OF BATTLEFIELD COLLECTION Love football and your Army unit? Now you can kill two birds with one jersey with the Battlefield Collection’s division apparel. They’ve got high-quality baseball caps and football jerseys for every division and almost every job in the Army. You won’t find any low-quality, cheap junk here. They’re officially licensed by the Army, and they’re actively involved in veterans organizations and charities, so part of your money will go to a good cause. Other services will be represented soon. $59.99, www.battlefieldcollection.com

COURTESY OF ANGELSTAR Looking for a great stocking stuffer? Check out AngelStar’s new Photo Stones — small, egg-shaped mementos you can carry in your pocket or give as gifts. Insert your service emblem into the stone to show your pride, or use a photo of your family or loved ones. You can even buy a dozen to give away as party favors. A portion of the proceeds go to military charities such as Gold Star Mothers. Starting at $7.50, www.angelgifts.com

COURTESY OF MILITARYTOYSHOP.COM Here’s the story: A World War II-era P-51 Mustang Warbird was making a strafing run over the neighborhood when it crashed into your house and got lodged in your kids’ bedroom ceiling. So you adapted and overcame, and now Little Johnny has a new four-blade ceiling fan. That’s your story. Stick to it. $229.99, www.militarytoyshop.com

COURTESY OF NICHOLAS BRAWER If you happen to be the guy who has everything (including a platinum Visa), add this beauty to your collection. It’s an enlarged working model of a Browning .30-caliber automatic rifle, twice the actual size. It was manufactured in the early ’50s for the Army National Guard and the Office of Naval Research Special Devices Center to use in training. It has since landed in the collection of Nicholas Brawer, a military antiques dealer in New York. $45,000, www.nicholasbrawer.com