Unusual trophy from the 1948 Vittles Bowl, held in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 14, 1948, comprising a wooden football with engraved presentation plaque. The plaque reads: "Vittles Bowl, Frankfurt Germany, Rhine-Main Airbase vs. 14th Constab Regt, 14 November 1948, Robert P. Elliott." The trophy measures approximately 11″ long and 5.5″ tall. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wear. The 'Vittles Bowl' was organized by US troops stationed in Germany to help raise morale and funds for the candy drops—'Operation Little Vittles'—happening as part of the Berlin Airlift. In the game, the Army Red Raiders defeated the Air Force Rhine-Main Rockets by a score of 7-0. A unique piece connecting a great American sport with the military in the aftermath of World War II and beginning of the Cold War.
