A212
Post-1907 dark blue wool double breasted coat with two rows of nine brass rimmed eagle buttons closing the front. Has
sky blue ribbon and gold braid covered standing collar, gold cord shoulder knots, and gold braid Captain's cuff rank with
bullion "14" over crossed rifles insignia. Lined in black silk with a "Basson's / West Point Uniform Co." tailor's label
and a partially legible customer's tag, the last name appears to be "DeCosoris" or "DeCesaris." Complete with a gold
and sky blue braid covered dress sword belt with matching hangers and a brass M1851 eagle belt plate. The collar braid
stitching is loose for most of its length, no discernible mothing, one button loose but present, belt with wear and
creasing on the braid. II-
$435
M1902 Infantry Officer's Dress Frock Coat and Belt
A213
Even as hard to find as the trench shoe and 'Pershing shoe' can be.. they are as common as leggings compared to the
shoes that the men wore on the Mexican Border and in the early stages of the AEF. The M1912 russet leather shoe
was perfectly serviceable for barracks or garrison duty here in the USA, but was not well-suited to the rigors of heavy
field use. They are russet calfskin leather with cap toes and white cotton duck lining, sewn construction with leather
soles and brown rubber heels. Leather remains in excellent pliable condition and is Pecard-free. This pair is missing
the olive tape heel pulls, though you can see where they were and have been cut away. These have their original laces.
Interior lining is marked with Boston Depot stamps, size "10-1/2 D", and date "Mar. 18". Sizes are visible in stitching
on the sides of the uppers as well. These show only normal light wear. If you wish to do a proper Mexican Border
display, here are your shoes - offered for a price comparable to a particularly nice pair of Pershing boots. II
$795
M1912 Army Issue Marching Shoes
A214
Oblate spheroid canteen has khaki canvas cover with "U.S." stencil on front, cork stopper and chain, sides with
triangular loops for the sling hooks, and is complete with "R.I.A. 1904" marked hanger strap used to attach these
Indian Wars / Spanish-American War era canteens to the new web cartridge belts. Reverse of canteen cover marked
"15"
and with a handwritten "Monnis / Koons". Solid example of the water vessel our soldiers used with only minor
variations from the Indian Wars to the introduction of the M1910 aluminum canteen. Slight dent on front does not
detract, II
$85
Pre-WWI Mounted Troops Oblate Spheroid Canteen with A-Strap
A215
US Model 1917 helmet has brim pierced for the Wilmer eye shield. Retains 90% stylized camouflage painted finish,
worked in psychedelic random medium and small geometric shapes, swirls, and zig-zag lines of muted red, white, and
blue on an overall battleship gray background. Absolutely original, but you have to wonder if this guy was last in line
and used whatever paint happened to be left over. Interior has worn but good liner with remnants of the instruction
tag remaining, chinstrap is broken. Interesting helmet. To clarify that: it is original, but has all of the artistic merit
of someone's family pet scooting it's poo-impacted anus in a random path over an old greasy linoleum floor. Display
this one next to your moderately attractive camos, and they will look far better than normal by comparison. II
$165
Camouflaged M1917 Helmet
A216
US Model 1917 helmet retains 80% camouflage painted finish, worked in an unstructured random pattern medium and
small geometric shapes, blotches, swirls, and lines, with battleship gray, light green, midnight blue, brick red, and
off-white as the primary color palette. Absolutely original, but it looks for all the world like someone's dog ate a box
of crayons and then promptly threw up on a helmet. Hey - wait a minute! Maybe we should look closer for a
potential "Picasso" signature. Interior has liner with instruction tag remaining, most of the gray felt crown pad eaten
away by little critters, and a complete chinstrap that suffers from red rot, so chances are that it will be broken soon.
Important to have such a helmet in the collection to demonstrate that not all camos are beautiful and artistic. II-
$165
Camouflaged M1917 Helmet
A217
US M1917 helmet retains 85% dark olive drab textured finish with red painted 28th Division insignia on one side;
interior has worn but good liner with felt crown pad and instruction tag, also pliable brown leather chinstrap. II
$115
WWI 28th Division Painted Helmet
A218
British Brodies helmet retains 85% lightly textured khaki-olive finish, with large buff color painted 'wildcat' 81st
Division insignia on the front. Interior is missing the chinstrap, has third pattern Brodies liner with a bit of normal
damage and material loss on the gray felt lining. Good helmet, II
$145
WWI 81st Division Painted Helmet
A219
Set named to a soldier in HQ / 334th FA: British Brodies helmet retains 70% camouflage finish in a large tortoiseshell
pattern of off-white and ocher tan with very thick black separating lines on a grass green painted background. Has a
bit of rust coming through the paint. Interior is rough with missing chinstrap and completely separated liner, rust and
oxidation on the interior surfaces. His US box respirator has his name and unit inscribed on the interior side; mask has
one cracked lens but the face piece remains in excellent pliable condition. III / II-
$225
WWI 87th Division 334th Field Artillery Soldier's Camo Helmet & Gas Mask
A220
Excellent example of the WWI winter hat has khaki cotton exterior with olive drab wool lined neck cape secured by
olive twill tape ties, and stitch reinforced front visor. Interior has olive twill sweatband and nice black wool quilted
lining, likely made from surplus 1880's / 1890's fabric. Has maker's label listing size "7" and date "Nov. 13, 1917".
Most of these have the same old boring olive drab wool lining, but occasionally you will find hats from makers that
used up their red, blue, black, and other woolens from earlier Indian Wars era contracts. This one also happens to be
in outstanding condition: appears to be unissued. I-
$90
WWI Army M1907 Winter Hat
A221
Beautiful cap; olive drab wool twill has green and black Aviation branch of service piping and nice Aviation winged
prop officer's insignia with silvered wing. Interior has faded gold silk lining and sweatband. No name or initials. Has
just a couple of pinholes hidden among the folds. Excellent example, II+
$225
WWI Aviation Officer's Piped Overseas Cap
A222
British Brodies helmet retains 75% camouflage painted finish worked in medium size irregular segments of olive green,
light blue, red, and mustard brown, all with black separating lines. Interior has a rather rough; has liner with intact
chinstrap. We don't buy these for their liners, though - we buy them because they will look stunning displayed on a wall
or shelf. II
$115
WWI Camouflage Painted Helmet
