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Gift Shop

Below is our online catalog of military memorabilia, Civil War artifacts and books, and War Memorial mementos. Items include:

Civil War:

  • Pewter replica soldiers -- Original Prints -- Posters -- Battlefield Maps
  • T-shirts -- Soldiers & Sailors Monument Models
  • Powder horns -- Whistles --Fifes -- Mug sets -- Battle Flag Photos

USS Indianapolis Memorial:

  • Prints -- Posters -- Coffee Mugs -- Lapel Pins -- License Plates
  • Caps -- Polo Shirts -- Sweatshirts -- Jackets -- Books -- Photos
  • National colors flown over the Memorial

War Memorials:

  • Original Prints -- WW I and WW II Posters -- Coffee Mugs -- Books
  • Aircraft recognition Coasters -- Indiana Limestone Coasters -- Plaques
  • Caps -- Shirts -- Model Kits
  • National and state flags flown over the World War, Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials

For more information on any of the items located in the catalog you can contact us by:

    Mail:
    War Memorial Gift Shop
    431 North Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

On-line Catalog

USS Indianapolis (CA-35)

CA-35 Memorabilia

  • Golf/Polo Shirts: Available in Navy Blue and Marine Corps Red. Features direct embroidered Ship's Logo in gold and silver thread on the left breast. Sizes Men's Medium through XXL. Item IGS: $20 + $3 S&H each. Specify size & color.
  • Caps: One size fits all. All items of American manufacture. Available in Navy Blue only. Both Enlisted Man and Commander caps available. Enlisted Man Cap: Item EM: $10 + $3 S&H each. Commander Cap: Item CDR: $15 + $3 S&H each.
  • Commemorative Coffee Mug and Stein: Heavy ceramic Mug and Stein, with Ship's Logo on front and history on the back. Mug: Item SCM: $15 + $5 S&H each Stein: Item SCS:$18 + $5 S&H each.
  • Jacket: Item of American manufacture. Available in Navy Blue ONLY. Jacket has two outside slash pockets and one inside pocket. Sizes: Men's Medium through XXL. Item IJ: $40 + $3 S&H each.
  • Tee Shirts: Tees available in Men's Small through XXL. Shirts are Hanes 50/50. Available in Navy Blue only. All items of American manufacture. Item ITS: $12 + $3 S&H each

CA-35 Memorabilia

  • USS Indianapolis Memorial Dedication Book: Contains photos of the building of the Memorial, the USS Indianapolis story, the commissioning of the ship, and the ship's final sailing crew. Item MDB: $8 + $2 S&H each.
  • License Plate: Made of durable plastic. Item LP $4 + $1.50 S&H each.
  • PaperWeight: Ship's Logo stamped on the front. Crafted from Indiana Limestone in shape of Indiana. Item PW: $15 + $3 S&H each.
  • USS Indianapolis Booklet: Contains the USS Indianapolis story and list of the ship's final sailing crew. Item ISB: $4 + $1.50 S&H each.

CA-35 Memorbilia

  • Gold Lapel Pin: Actual size is '' in diameter. Clutch back pin. Item GLP: $5 + $1.50 S&H each.
  • Dog Tag: Ship's Logo on the front. Available in chrome. Item DTC: $3 + $ 1.50 S&H each.
  • Cruiser Pin: World War II Era Cruiser featured on a lapel pin. Made of Pewter. Item LPC: $4.66 + $1.50 S&H.

 

 

USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Artwork
  • CA-35 ArtworkUSS Indianapolis Poster, ``Still At Sea'': Last known photo taken of the cruiser near Tinian Island. 24''x28'' Item ISAS: $8 + $ 3 S&H each.
  • USS Indianapolis Poster, ``Home At Last'': Photo showing survivors not long after their rescue in the Pacific Ocean. 20''x30'' Item IHAL: $8 + $3 S&H each.
  • USS Indianapolis Print, ``The USS Indianapolis'': The cruiser painted on the open sea. John Gromosiak is the artist. 18''x24'' Item IPS: $25 + $3 S&H each.
  • USS Indianapolis Print, ``The Rescue'': Depicts survivors with Adrian Marks plane in the shark infested water of the Pacific Ocean. John Gromosiak is the artist. 18''x24'' Item IPR: $25 + $3 S&H each.

Cassette: "Lonely Old Sailor"Cassette: "Lonely Old Sailor"

Inspired by the USS Indianapolis tragedy. A ballad about sailors and the risks they face at sea. Written by Jack Carney. Item CS: $3 + $1.50 S&H.

Indiana War Memorial Merchandise

  • Indiana War Memorial MerchandiseNostalgic Aviation Signs: Two style available: Reproduction embossed tin (Item SET) and porcelain enameled on heavy gauge steel (Item SPE). Item SET: $11.95 + $3 S&H. Item SPE: $24.95 + $5 S&H.
  • Coasters: Available: Indiana War Memorial and Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Both stamped in black on Indiana Limestone. Cork base. Item CLS: $9.50 each - set of two: $17.50 + $3 S&H each.
  • Various Military Caps: Black caps made of jersey material. Caps available: World War II Veteran, Korea Veteran, and Vietnam Veteran. One size fits all. Item CMC: $9.95 + $3 S&H each.
  • Indiana War Memorials T-Shirt: Shirt is available only in hunter green and features the Indiana War Memorial, Veteran's Memorial Plaza, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The shirt is Hanes 100% cotton. Sizes available: Men's Large and Ex-Large. Item TSM: $14.95 + $3 S&H each.
  • War Memorial Cap: Black, cotton cap with lettering. One size fits all. Item CWM: $7.95 + $3 S&H each.
  • Coffee Mugs: Indiana War Memorials coffee mug. The War Memorial Building and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument etched on opposite sides of each mug. The mugs are ivory with a gold rim. Microwavable. Item CMM: $5.95 + $3 S&H each.

Civil War Merchandise

  • Civil War MerchandiseSoldiers and Sailors Monument Kit: Build your own scale model of the monument. It's a souvenir you can recreate by yourself or with friends. Printed on rigid paperstock. Finished model stands 24'' high. Item SSMK: $8.50 + $2 S&H.
  • Civil War Generals Coffee Mugs: Both Union and Confederate Generals available with biography on one side and a sketch of the general on the other. Sold in sets of four only. Item GCM: Set $29.95 + $5 S&H. Please specify Union or Confederate. Set can be mixed with two of each.
  • Civil War T-Shirt: White with printed design. Men's size Small through Ex-Large available. Item CWTS: $14.95 + $2 S&H.
  • Civil War Activity Books: Various subjects in stock. More information available. Item ATB: $3.95 + $1. 50 S&H.
  • Soldiers and Sailors Monument T-Shirt: Shirt is available only in light gray and features America's largest Civil War Monument. The shirt is Hanes 100% cotton. Sizes available: Men's Large and Ex-Large. Item TSS: $12.95 + $3 S&H each.
  • Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cap: Navy blue, cotton cap with same design found on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument T-Shirt. One size fits all. Item CSS: $7.95 + $3 S&H each.
  • Civil War Quiz Cards: Concise details of major battles and campaigns. Contains rules and suggestions for several activities. Item CWQC: $3.95 + $1.50 S&H.
  • Pewter Soldiers: Crafted by Jim Brown.
  • Civil War Design: Mounted soldiers, 54mm, two styles available, $17.98 each + $3 S&H. Foot soldiers, 54mm, both Union (10 styles) and Confederate (7 styles) soldiers in stock, $7.98 each + $1.50 S&H. Civil War Cannon: $8.99 + $1.50 S&H.
  • Revolutionary War Design: Drum and Fife Corps available. 2 inch soldier with wood base. Three styles available. $9.99 + $2 S&H.

    Please send for color order form, which contains a picture of each style.


  • Civil War MerchandiseAviation Coaster Set: Assorted planes. Made with Lexan surface, rubber base. Item CSTA: Set of six: $9.95 + $3 S&H.
  • Aviation Plaques: Two different plaques available: One features the Air Force Hymn and other features the sonnet ``High Flight.'' The plaques have a brass finish and are mounted on a walnut veneer backing. 6''x8''. Item PLA: $11.95 + $3 S&H each. Please specify when ordering.
  • Military Coaster Stones: Each branch of service available. Logo in full color. Item CSM: Set of four: $21.95 + $5 S&H. Please specify branch when ordering.


  • Civil War MerchandiseRevolving Helicopter: Propeller balances on top of cockpit made of stainless steel. Item RVH: $4.95 + $1.50 S&H each.
  • Activity Books: Various subjects available. Item ATB: $3.95 + $1.50 S&H.
  • World War II Spotter Cards: Authentic reproduction of airplane spotter deck. Item WWSC: $4.66 each + $1.50 S&H.
  • Military Playing Cards: Deck of standard playing cards with military ranks and camouflaged back design. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force available. Item MPC: $4.66 each + $1.50 S&H. Please specify style when ordering.
  • Quiz Cards: The 50 United States of America. Item USQC. The Presidents of the United States. Item PQC. Detailed cards provide entertaining and fun ways to become educated about the 50 states and the Presidents and their presidencies. Specify style. $3.95 + $1.50.

Books

  • Books``Forgotten Fields of America'': Photos and stories of World War II military bases and training fields then and now. Author: Lou Thale. Item BFF: $14.95 + $3 S&H.
  • ``The Circle'': History and photos of the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument and other historic buildings on the Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Author: Ernestine Bradford Rose. Item BTC: $4.95 + $1.50 S&H.
  • ``Indiana Remembers'': Korean and Vietnam Memorials. Photos and stories of the building and dedication of the Memorials. Also includes the names of those killed and missing in action in the wars. Includes pictures of the entire War Memorial Plaza. Author: James Hetherington. Item BIR: $14.95 + $3 S&H.

Original Prints by Rich Ernsting

  • ``Winter Stroll'': An unusually early October snowstorm caught carriage riders by surprise. The War Memorial is captured in its grandeur. Item PWS: 4''x6'': $10 ; matted: $15 / Shipped Priority Mail: $3 ; 9''x13'': $15 ; matted: $25 / Shipped Priority Mail: $5.
  • ``That Holiday Feeling'': Christmas on the Circle. Shows lower section of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and surrounding area decorated in lights. Item PHF: 4''x6'': $10 ; matted: $15 / Shipped Priority Mail: $3 ; 16''x22'': $25 ; matted: $45 / Shipped Priority Mail: $5.

Also Available

  • World War Posters: World War I and World War II Reproduction Posters. Item WWRP: $5 each + $3 S&H. Please send for color order form of posters available.
  • Military Lapel Pins: Item MLP: $2.98 + $1.50 S&H. Information available on designs in stock.
  • ``George Washington Crossed Here'': A book containing a brief history of the battle of Trenton, George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, and its significance. Author: Ann Hawkes Hutton. Item BWC: $3.95 + $1.50 S&H.

Important Notice

  • All items subject to 5% Indiana Sales tax
  • All items shipped UPS or Priority Mail
  • Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery