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The black-and-white photograph shows a young unidentified man in Panama wearing a U.S. Army Khaki Uniform (Class B variant), which remained standard-issue for warm-weather stations long after WWII. In 1954, the Army was in a major transitional phase—introducing the new winter green service uniform—but the classic "suntans" (khakis) remained the daily requirement for tropical assignments like the Panama Canal Zone. He is standing outdoors near a rural or agricultural path while holding large bunches of bananas in both hands.According to AI information, given the location and date, the soldier belongs to the U.S. Army Caribbean Command (the precursor to today's U.S. Southern Command). The units deployed there were responsible for defending the Panama Canal, conducting jungle warfare training, and maintaining a U.S. military presence in the region. Seeing him unbuttoned and casually carrying a heavy load of local Panama bananas captures a candid moment typical of a soldier off-duty or on a work detail in the Canal Zone during the mid-1950s.• Black-and-white vintage photo
• Dated April 1954
• Measures approximately 3.5 x 5 inches
• Deckled edge type white border.
• Includes handwritten note on reverseCONDITION: Good overall vintage condition. Some usual minor edge wear consistent with age, handling, and storage. There are two crease lines along the top corners, which may have been due to the way this photo was mounted in an album. Monochromatic but vivid photo. No major marks. See photos.SHIPPING: I ship postcards in a BROWN envelope, so watch for it in your mailbox. Postcard orders under $20 are shipped with the standard envelope (ESE) service, an and USPS exclusive program. The tracking numbers on these envelopes are tracking numbers, not USPS. Tracking history is shown on your account ONLY. Tracking is not shown on the USPS site, but USPS provides with the tracking information. Orders over $20 are shipped via Ground Advantage. I use the Standard Envelope program for international sales when the order is under $20. I have no control over extra charges you may incur in your country with international purchases. Happy to answer any questions!
