A267
53
cm x 38cm x 36cm (21" x 15" x 14") sheet metal box has the same original 'primer red' finish that you typically
find on boxes meant for service in ambulances, but this one is likely intended for use in a field hospital or other
facility. Sides are embossed with Medical Corps caduceus insignias, and "MED. DEPT. U.S.A.", also has stenciled
"
SURGICAL DRESSINGS / PAR. 955." in black, with "70 LBS. / 3 CU. FT." on the front. Has hinged lid with latch
closure, and thick wire bail handles on the sides. Nice background texture item for a Medical Corps display. II
$185
WWI Medical Corps Equipment Box
A268
25.5
cm tall galvanized tin folding candle lantern with isinglass windows and wire handle. Top is embossed by "US"
flanked by Commissary Corps crescent moon insignias, as well as "The Stonebridge Folding Lantern Pat'd", with
patent dates and contractor address. Isinglass has normal wear but remains intact, and interior is covered with soot
from use. Also has two original candles which have welded themselves to the front side from long storage in the heat
of midwestern US summer, easily removed if you wish. Has soldier's name and rank stenciled on the back. Scarce to
find one with genuine military markings; the same lantern was available commercially but without insignia. II
$95
WWI Stonebridge Folding Lantern: Commissary Corps Markings
A269
Nice named set includes tunic, overcoat, 'diary' blanket, field gear, and personal items. His 1917 pattern enlisted issue
olive drab wool service coat has script "USNG" and "107 / Artillery / B" discs, wool applied 28th Division shoulder
insignia, two overseas service chevrons, honorable discharge chevron, and blue-purple wool armband denoting him as a
"
signalman or agent", free to move about the battlefield to perform their duties, not to be confused with skulkers or
deserters who may be wandering about without authorization. Interior lining is inscribed with purple laundry pen "Iva
W. Lacey / 139 B 107th FA / 28th Div." His pair of identification tags are stamped "ORIE H. LACEY" with "U.S.A."
and service number. Pvt. Lacy's 1918 pattern olive drab wool overcoat has wool applied 28th Division shoulder
insignia, honorable discharge chevron, and two overseas service chevrons. His uniform also includes a nice olive drab
wool issue shirt, and enlisted issue olive drab wool breeches. The breeches are nicely named in the waistband. Other
items include his issue blanket which has laundry pen 'war diary' place inscriptions; personal items bag with 107th FA
Battery B stencil on the exterior, unit stenciled comfort kit with personal items including shaving kit and trench art
lighter, several pairs of wool wrap puttees, a pair of canvas leggings, waistbelt, M1910 meat can pouch set up as a
shoulder bag with shoulder strap, and two overseas caps. First overseas cap is issue, olive drab wool, with bronze 28th
Division insignia and American Legion pin; second is private purchase with "US" disc. Field gear includes a good
M1910 canteen, cup, and cover set with 1918 date on the cover, and a nice 'eagle snap' light olive drab web pistol belt
fitted with M1910 wound dressing carrier. Carrier has dented but unopened, 1916 dated Bauer & Black metal wound
dressing packet. Wool articles have a few small scattered pinholes, very good overall condition. A nice original group
that has not been pilfered for the premium items. II
$675
WWI 28th Division Field Artilleryman's Uniform Group with Eagle Snap Pistol Belt
A270
Nice officer quality enlisted private purchase tunic has "US" and Infantry discs, one overseas service chevrons,
honorable discharge chevron, and Second Corps School shoulder insignia comprised of padded blue and red silk thread
embroidery on white wool disc. Has a few minor moth bites but nothing detractive. Interior has initials in two of the
interior pockets. Excellent example - this is a shoulder insignia that you do not find often. II
$265
WWI 2nd Corps School Enlisted Coat
A271
High quality private purchase dark olive drab wool twill tunic has French style welted buttonholes, bronze US Engineer
buttons, "US" and "T" discs, British style Corporal rank chevrons, two bullion overseas service chevrons, honorable
discharge chevron, and a very nice wool applied and bullion embroidered 38th Division shoulder insignia which is
decoratively sewn to the sleeve. Interior has French tailor's label inscribed with this soldier's name, which matches his
unit marked ID tags. Tags were found in the pocket, and do not have the neck cord. Also in the pocket: Corporal
rank chevron with Quartermaster Corps insignia. Includes his wool wrap puttees and Indiana VFW overseas cap. Coat
has just a few small holes, an eraser size hole on the right shoulder, and is missing one of the bronze Engineer buttons
from his upper left chest pocket. Interesting - this was likely a uniform made originally with an Engineer officer in
mind, then purchased and customized for this 38th Division NCO. Includes wool wrap puttees. II
$295
WWI 38th Division 113th Supply Train Soldier's Uniform & ID Tags
A272
Enlisted issue olive drab wool tunic has "US" and Engineer collar discs, one overseas service chevron, nice silk and
bullion embroidery on wool 3rd Army shoulder insignia, and worn Victory Medal ribbon bar with one star. Has this
man's ID discs on original cord "CHARLES R. JACKSON / U.S.A." with service number on reverse. Coat is missing
one epaulette button, and the interior lining has been (purposefully and professionally) abbreviated. Includes his
dispatch satchel made from a leather saddlebag, with worn rough flap that covers a nice painted inscription "CHAS R.
JACKSON / G-2-C 3RD ARMY" with painted 3rd Army insignia below.
$160
WWI 3rd Army Engineer Coat & Satchel
A273
Enlisted issue 1917 pattern olive drab wool tunic has "US" and "US" discs, Sergeant rank chevron, two overseas service
chevrons, honorable discharge chevron, and American Embarkation Center shoulder sleeve insignia comprised of black
wool disc with gilt bullion soutache trim and red soutache letters "AEC". Interior lining has faint laundry pen marking
"
DALE". Uniform came to us with a private purchase overseas cap, small sewing kit in a zippered pouch, some
newspaper clippings, souvenir postcards, and material from the VFW in Saginaw, Michigan. These were the guys every
doughboy wanted to see - they manned the facilities at Lemans, France through which members of the AEF leaving
Europe for the US had to pass! Coat has just a few small pinholes, very nice overall. II
$165
WWI American Embarkation Center Soldier's Tunic
A274
Issue olive drab rubberized fabric poncho with center neck opening and olive drab painted 'sun ray' riveted utility
buttons. Has water stains (imagine that - water stains on a rain poncho), soiling, some paint splatters and other
associated storage schmutz.. and it was apparently displayed in a window: UV has faded portions of the fabric where it
was exposed, but the portions that were protected from the sunlight remain darker. No visible contract stamp. That's
the bad news. The good news is that there are no notable holes or tears and it remains in good pliable condition and
due to the fading you can add this to your collection for less than half of what a premium example would cost (when
and if you find one!) Scarce piece of doughboy gear. III+
$325
WWI Army Rain Poncho
