This RARE 100% Original Untouched Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title has the classic 2 Palm Trees with AFRIKA along with sewn top & bottom stitching. It has it’s Original sewn on ends with black threads that were sewn onto a Tunic Uniform Originally. See pictures for details. RARE 100% Original Untouched Military Bullion Cuff Title for that German or Military Collector out there. Size: 17 1/2″ Length x 1 1/4″ Width. Condition: Decent to Good Condition for a used Untouched Outdoor Military Item Showing wear such as some moth holes, some Bullion threads missing, etc. We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “RARE Original Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title Afrika Tunic Uniform USA” is in sale since Monday, May 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
WW1 tunic uniform in amazing condition. RAF patch still sewn on plus 14 buttons counting front and epaulets. Also Crown and eagle pins on both sleeves. Lining is in excellent condition and wool only has minor mothing. This style coat was issued in the early 1900s. It is from a family member of ours named Francis Joseph Kelly. The item “WW1 RAF Authentic Canadian military tunic uniform wings, pins” is in sale since Saturday, April 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “kmdeek” and is located in Delano, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
Exceedingly RARE to find in any condition, this is a very nice example of an Italian Partisan Lieutenant Uniform that includes both the Tunic and Breeches. The Partisans fought the Germans and Italian Army in 44 and 45 in Northern Italy and this particular Uniform is a Pre-War Design in its chocolate colored wool as well as includes the handmade insignia which was unique to the Partisans. The Tunic reflects “war sweat stains” most especially along the waistline beneath where the belt would have fit, otherwise remains in very nice, healthy condition with all the stitching still tightly in place and all the buttons still securely attached. The Tunic measures from shoulder seam to shoulder seam 16 1/2 inches across and from the top edge of the collar to the hemline 26 inches in length. The Breeches have also survived in very nice condition with all their buttons still attached and all the stitching nicely intact. The waistline measures about 32 inches and overall they measure from the top of the waistline to the breeches hemlines 28 inches in length. Truly a Rare Find Indeed! TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE RARE ITALIAN PARTISAN LIEUTENANT UNIFORM, TUNIC AND BREECHES” is in sale since Saturday, April 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Exceedingly RARE to find in any condition, this is a very nice example of an Italian Partisan Lieutenant Uniform that includes both the Tunic and Breeches. The Partisans fought the Germans and Italian Army in 44 and 45 in Northern Italy and this particular Uniform is a Pre-War Design in its chocolate colored wool as well as includes the handmade insignia which was unique to the Partisans. The Tunic reflects “war sweat stains” most especially along the waistline beneath where the belt would have fit, otherwise remains in very nice, healthy condition with all the stitching still tightly in place and all the buttons still securely attached. The Tunic measures from shoulder seam to shoulder seam 16 1/2 inches across and from the top edge of the collar to the hemline 26 inches in length. The Breeches have also survived in very nice condition with all their buttons still attached and all the stitching nicely intact. The waistline measures about 32 inches and overall they measure from the top of the waistline to the breeches hemlines 28 inches in length. Truly a Rare Find Indeed! TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE RARE ITALIAN PARTISAN LIEUTENANT UNIFORM, TUNIC AND BREECHES” is in sale since Tuesday, March 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Superb ROYAL MARINES COLOUR SERGEANT TUNIC, c. 1930’s, w/gilt badges,, King’s Crown, with superb gilt arm badge, sleeve piping, tail piece piping, buttons, etc. Model is 14 years old for size reference. Most likely a small. THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH US. WE VERY MUCH. WITH THE MASSIVE NEW US POST OFFICE RATE HIKE. WE WILL NOT LIST INTERNATIONAL RATES ON MOST ITEMS, AS WE FEEL THEY WILL MOST LIKELY BE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR YOU. IF YOU STILL ARE INTERESTED YOU CAN ASK FOR A QUOTE BUT BE ADVISED IT MAY BE VERY EXPENSIVE. Will quite likely go up every year in the future! AS OF MAY 14th, 2007, THE US POSTAL SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please browse our other items and bookmark our site – we constantly add new items. We pack your item extremely carefully so you will receive it in the best condition. This sometimes causes us to be a day or two late in processing orders if we have a good number of sales as we normally only drive to the Post Office on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Please be patient- we aim to provide the best service we can. We have been in business 50 years. Please be aware that the binding glue in vintage paperbacks is likely to be much drier than newer books, and thus more fragile than more modern printings. Paper also can be sometimes somewhat brittle. WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST THESE NEW RATES WILL ACTUALLY BE, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT. Media Sometimes is taking 1 to 4 weeks with no rhyme or reason as to why. IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST THE TIMES STATED ABOVE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO WAIT THE AVERAGE TIMES I HAVE STATED. Due to be budget shortfalls and massive job cuts, and projected closing of many distribution centers, that are. Being implemented by the US Post Office. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. The item “Superb ROYAL MARINES COLOUR SERGEANT TUNIC, c. 1930’s, withgilt badges, VG” is in sale since Sunday, August 21, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “artofwarnm” and is located in Silver City, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, NO, UA, HR, MY, CL, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM, SA, AE, QA, KW, BH, CO.
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This RARE 100% Original Untouched Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title has the classic 2 Palm Trees with AFRIKA along with sewn top & bottom stitching. It has it’s Original sewn on ends with black threads that were sewn onto a Tunic Uniform Originally. See pictures for details. RARE 100% Original Untouched Military Bullion Cuff Title for that German or Military Collector out there. Size: 17 1/2″ Length x 1 1/4″ Width. Condition: Decent to Good Condition for a used Untouched Outdoor Military Item Showing wear such as some moth holes, some Bullion threads missing, etc. We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “RARE Original Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title Afrika Tunic Uniform USA” is in sale since Sunday, January 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original WW1 US m1918 tunic dated march 1919. The tunic is overall good shape with few moth nips, hole, etc. The collar insignia looks French made screw back 372nd company B and US. The 1st sgt stripes, 2 bullion overseas strips, and red hand patch all looks sewn tighter with the same thread. This same thread also resewn or reinforced all the buttons on the tunic. This is how I got the tunic. I added the original ww1 medals and original ww1 fourragere. All show little wear but correct date and campaign bars for the 93rd Division. No ID anywhere but tunic came with the board ticket unmarked. The patches, insignia look right and seeing all the buttons reinforced I would think no forger would bother to do but a soldier would but there is always a first for anything.. The march 1919 date was about the time 372nd came back as any and all used wartime uniforms were replaced due to the lice, flu pandemic worries, etc that covered them in the trenches. No real providence other than is came from a longtime collector. Some history of the unit. The 372nd Infantry Regiment. Was an African American. Nominally a part of the 93rd Infantry Division (Colored). That served with the French Army. In World War I. The 372nd Infantry Regiment was composed of the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia organized by Charles Remond Douglass. The 9th Separate Battalion of Ohio; the First Separate Company of Maryland; Separate Company G of Tennessee; Company L, Sixth Infantry of Massachusetts; and the First Separate Company of Connecticut—all these being National Guard troops, and 250 drafted men from Camp Custer, Michigan, recruited mainly from Michigan and Wisconsin. The 372nd Regiment was seconded to the 157th Infantry Division. Of the French Army, called the Red Hand Division. Under the command of General Mariano Goybet. This division was in need of reinforcement. Scott’s Official History of the American Negro in the World War provides a chronological record of when the men were fighting with gallantry in the Champagne region of France for victory. Regiment embarked from Newport News, Virginia, March 30, 1918, for overseas duty on board U. Reached port at St. Nazaire, France, April 13, 1918. Landed April 14, 1918, and marched to rest camp. Left rest camp Base Section No. 1, France, April 21, 1918, and entrained for Vaubecourt. Arrived at Vaubecourt 7.00 P. Left Vaubecourt 8:30 P. (same day), and hiked in a very, heavy rain to Conde-en-Barrois, arriving there 2:00 A. Under special instructions with the 13th French Army Corps at Conde-en-Barrois from April 24, 1918, to May 25, 1918. Left Conde-en-Barrois 8:05 on the morning of May 28, 1918, in French motor trucks for Les Sennades, arriving at Les Sennades 1:30 P. “Regiment took sector “Argonne West May 29, 1918. In front line trenches May 31, 1918. Regimental Headquarters moved to La Neufour, June 9, 1918. Regiment changed sectors June 29-30, 1918, and took over the Vacquois Sector, a sub-sector of the Verdun. The 157th Division being a reserve division at this point where the enemy was expected to attack. Regimental Headquarters moved to Camp Chillaz June 20, 1918. “Regiment left Vacquois sector July 13, 1918, for “Hill 304 of the Verdun sector. Colonel Young relieved from command and Colonel Tupes assumed command at Locheres. Regimental Headquarters moved to Bois St. Pierre July 18, 1918, and moved again Sd. To Sivry La Perche. Regiment left Sivry La Perche where it had stopped awaiting orders to take over sector July 25, 1918. Arrived and took sector about 9:00 P. Severe shelling at Regimental P. Heavy shelling at Monzeville August 16, 1918, by a new regiment of Austrians which was opposing us, two American and one Frenchman wounded. A, 372nd Infantry, captured by German patrol August 20, 1918. Left Hill 304 September 8, 1918, being relieved by the 129th U. Infantry of the 33rd Illinois Division. Hiked in rain and mud to Bois de Brocourt, the trip being a long and disagreeable one. Left Bois de Brocourt September 12, 1918, for Souasems La Granges; the trip was a short one and the boys full of fun. Arrived at Souasems Sd. Left Souasems in motor trucks for Juzanvigny September 13, 1918, an all night trip, arriving at Juzanvigny 12:00 M. Left for Brienne Le Chateau 8:05 September 17, 1918, to entrain for Jussecourt. Napoleon attended school at Brienne Le Chateau. Arrived at Vitry La Francois 2:00 P. The city is a beautiful one and overlooks the battlefield “MARNE, ” the trip being in box cars. Left next morning for Jussecourt at 9:00 A. On the hardest hike to date and arrived at Jussecourt 8:00 P. Regiment left for Contault September 20, 1918, at 8:00 P. Arriving there at 12:30 A. Left Contault for Dommartin 9:00 P. Left for Camp Des Mangnieux 9:00 P. September 23, 1918, arriving at 12:30 P. Left for Hans September 24, 1918, arriving and joining the 9th French Army Corps at Hans Sd. Left Hans to take position in attack; the 3rd Battalion leaving September 26, 1918, the 1st September 27, 1918, and the 3rd September 28, 1918. Over the Top September 28, 1918, the 3rd Battalion started after the Boche. The first blow being delivered by the 2nd Moroccan Division of shock troops. The retreating Boches are still bombarding our position. Machine gun fire is thick and the 88s are falling like hail. On the morning of September 29, 1918, we are trying hard to keep up with the retreating enemy, which is retreating fast, unable to stand our assault. This afternoon it is raining which is unfortunate for our wounded, as there are many. Today is September 30, 1918, and we find that the 1st Battalion is on our right, and advancing fast in the rain and mud. Machine gun opposition is still stiff. Our casualties are small and we have captured a large number of prisoners. October 1, 1918, we are meeting with a stiff resistance from the enemy who has fortified himself in a hill during the past night. Owing to the bad condition of the ground we are not getting any support from the French artillery. October 2, 1918, we have driven the enemy out of Fountain-en-Dormois and are now in the village. Still we are giving the enemy no rest, they are retreating across the valley to one of their supply bases which has a railroad running into the same. The enemy is now burning the supplies which cannot be moved. October 3, 1918, we have advanced and captured the little village of Ardeuil and a considerable amount of war material. Our losses have been rather heavy during the past 24 hours, but we have inflicted a much heavier loss on the enemy. On our right the 1st Battalion has taken the village of Sechaut after some hard fighting by Company A. October 4, 1918, the 2nd Battalion is going in this morning, and we are resting at Vieox, which is about four kilometers from Monthois and is one of the enemy’s railroad centers and hospital bases. The enemy is busy destroying supplies and moving wounded. We can see trains moving out of Monthois. Our artillery is bombarding all roads and railroads in the vicinity. The enemies’ fire is fierce and we are expecting a counter-attack. October 5, 1918, the German artillery has opened up good and strong and we are on the alert. They attacked us and a stiff hand-to-hand combat ensued. Again he has been driven back, suffering an exceedingly heavy loss. We have taken many prisoners from about twelve different regiments. After resting a little, we continued our advance and are now on the outskirts of Monthois. October 6, 1918, the enemy is throwing a stiff barrage on our left where the 333rd French Infantry is attacking. The enemy is again being driven back. The liaison work of the 157th Division has been wonderful, not the slightest gap has been left open. October 7, 1918, our patrols entered Monthois early in the morning but were driven out by. Gun and its crew. We have just received word that we are to be relieved by the 76th Regiment, French, sometime during the night; we were relieved at 8:00 P. We hiked a very long distance over the ground. We fought so hard to take to Minnecourt where the regiment proceeded to reorganize. Regiment reached Somme Bionne Oct. Regiment left Somme Bionne Oct. 11, 1918 to entrain for Vignemont. Left Valmy 8:00 A. 12, 1918 and arrived at Vignemont Oct. Hiked 15 kilometers to St. Leonard and arrived Sd. Leonard for Ban de Laveline in the Dept. Of the Bosges Oct. 15, 1918, arrived at Laveline 10:15 P. November 7, 1918, 1 officer and 22 enlisted men captured by German patrol. 10, 1918, a patrol of Co. A, took several prisoners from a German patrol. French Croix de Guerre. November 11, 1918, everybody in the village of Laveline is happy over news of the abdication of the Kaiser and the signing of the armistice. Martial music is plentiful and the colors of the regiment are displayed from the P. The regiment left the 10th Army Corps Nov. 17, 1918 and hiked 45 kilometers to Granges, arrived at Granges the morning of Nov. Usual close order drill at this station preparing for overseas duty. Regiment left 157th Division Dec. 13, 1918, the Commanding General thereof was down to pay his respects to the regiment. January 1, 1919, regiment left for Le Mans (forwarding camp). The 92nd Division was assembled here and we met many of our old friends. Left Le Mans January 10, 1919 for Brest (embarkation port). Left Brest February 3, 1919 for Hoboken. (formerly the Vaterland owned by Germany). There was a 1st sgt john Johnson co B here is info on him but again no ID anywhere in the tunic. First Sergeant John A. Johnson was termed in his citation and award of the Croix de Guerre a heroic soldier. ” “Near Sechault, during the time the District men were making a big effort to capture the town, I was put in the front line not fifty feet away from the enemy, Johnson reports. A greater part of the time I was exposed to machine-gun fire. I suppose I got my medal just because I stuck with my men. Quite a few District boys were bumped off at this point. The official list of the Washington men of the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia who were decorated follows: First Sergeant John A. I offer 3 day inspection n period with all my items. The item “M1918 tunic 372nd Inf, Hand patch, 1st sgt, 2 OS stripes, French +US medals” is in sale since Saturday, December 31, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmyz_thingz1870″ and is located in Stoughton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This RARE 100% Original Untouched Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title has the classic 2 Palm Trees with AFRIKA along with sewn top & bottom stitching. It has it’s Original sewn on ends with black threads that were sewn onto a Tunic Uniform Originally. See pictures for details. RARE 100% Original Untouched Military Bullion Cuff Title for that German or Military Collector out there. Size: 17 1/2″ Length x 1 1/4″ Width. Condition: Decent to Good Condition for a used Untouched Outdoor Military Item Showing wear such as some moth holes, some Bullion threads missing, etc. We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “RARE Original Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title Afrika Tunic Uniform USA” is in sale since Friday, December 09, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
This RARE 100% Original Untouched Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title has the classic 2 Palm Trees with AFRIKA along with sewn top & bottom stitching. It has it’s Original sewn on ends with black threads that were sewn onto a Tunic Uniform Originally. See pictures for details. RARE 100% Original Untouched Military Bullion Cuff Title for that German or Military Collector out there. Size: 17 1/2″ Length x 1 1/4″ Width. Condition: Decent to Good Condition for a used Untouched Outdoor Military Item Showing wear such as some moth holes, some Bullion threads missing, etc. We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “RARE Original Elite German Military Bullion Cuff Title Afrika Tunic Uniform USA” is in sale since Monday, November 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original WW1 US m1918 tunic dated march 1919. The tunic is overall good shape with few moth nips, hole, etc. The collar insignia looks French made screw back 372nd company B and US. The 1st sgt stripes, 2 bullion overseas strips, and red hand patch all looks sewn tighter with the same thread. This same thread also resewn or reinforced all the buttons on the tunic. This is how I got the tunic. I added the original ww1 medals and original ww1 fourragere. All show little wear but correct date and campaign bars for the 93rd Division. No ID anywhere but tunic came with the board ticket unmarked. The patches, insignia look right and seeing all the buttons reinforced I would think no forger would bother to do but a soldier would but there is always a first for anything.. The march 1919 date was about the time 372nd came back as any and all used wartime uniforms were replaced due to the lice, flu pandemic worries, etc that covered them in the trenches. No real providence other than is came from a longtime collector. Some history of the unit. The 372nd Infantry Regiment. Was an African American. Nominally a part of the 93rd Infantry Division (Colored). That served with the French Army. In World War I. The 372nd Infantry Regiment was composed of the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia organized by Charles Remond Douglass. The 9th Separate Battalion of Ohio; the First Separate Company of Maryland; Separate Company G of Tennessee; Company L, Sixth Infantry of Massachusetts; and the First Separate Company of Connecticut—all these being National Guard troops, and 250 drafted men from Camp Custer, Michigan, recruited mainly from Michigan and Wisconsin. The 372nd Regiment was seconded to the 157th Infantry Division. Of the French Army, called the Red Hand Division. Under the command of General Mariano Goybet. This division was in need of reinforcement. Scott’s Official History of the American Negro in the World War provides a chronological record of when the men were fighting with gallantry in the Champagne region of France for victory. Regiment embarked from Newport News, Virginia, March 30, 1918, for overseas duty on board U. Reached port at St. Nazaire, France, April 13, 1918. Landed April 14, 1918, and marched to rest camp. Left rest camp Base Section No. 1, France, April 21, 1918, and entrained for Vaubecourt. Arrived at Vaubecourt 7.00 P. Left Vaubecourt 8:30 P. (same day), and hiked in a very, heavy rain to Conde-en-Barrois, arriving there 2:00 A. Under special instructions with the 13th French Army Corps at Conde-en-Barrois from April 24, 1918, to May 25, 1918. Left Conde-en-Barrois 8:05 on the morning of May 28, 1918, in French motor trucks for Les Sennades, arriving at Les Sennades 1:30 P. “Regiment took sector “Argonne West May 29, 1918. In front line trenches May 31, 1918. Regimental Headquarters moved to La Neufour, June 9, 1918. Regiment changed sectors June 29-30, 1918, and took over the Vacquois Sector, a sub-sector of the Verdun. The 157th Division being a reserve division at this point where the enemy was expected to attack. Regimental Headquarters moved to Camp Chillaz June 20, 1918. “Regiment left Vacquois sector July 13, 1918, for “Hill 304 of the Verdun sector. Colonel Young relieved from command and Colonel Tupes assumed command at Locheres. Regimental Headquarters moved to Bois St. Pierre July 18, 1918, and moved again Sd. To Sivry La Perche. Regiment left Sivry La Perche where it had stopped awaiting orders to take over sector July 25, 1918. Arrived and took sector about 9:00 P. Severe shelling at Regimental P. Heavy shelling at Monzeville August 16, 1918, by a new regiment of Austrians which was opposing us, two American and one Frenchman wounded. A, 372nd Infantry, captured by German patrol August 20, 1918. Left Hill 304 September 8, 1918, being relieved by the 129th U. Infantry of the 33rd Illinois Division. Hiked in rain and mud to Bois de Brocourt, the trip being a long and disagreeable one. Left Bois de Brocourt September 12, 1918, for Souasems La Granges; the trip was a short one and the boys full of fun. Arrived at Souasems Sd. Left Souasems in motor trucks for Juzanvigny September 13, 1918, an all night trip, arriving at Juzanvigny 12:00 M. Left for Brienne Le Chateau 8:05 September 17, 1918, to entrain for Jussecourt. Napoleon attended school at Brienne Le Chateau. Arrived at Vitry La Francois 2:00 P. The city is a beautiful one and overlooks the battlefield “MARNE, ” the trip being in box cars. Left next morning for Jussecourt at 9:00 A. On the hardest hike to date and arrived at Jussecourt 8:00 P. Regiment left for Contault September 20, 1918, at 8:00 P. Arriving there at 12:30 A. Left Contault for Dommartin 9:00 P. Left for Camp Des Mangnieux 9:00 P. September 23, 1918, arriving at 12:30 P. Left for Hans September 24, 1918, arriving and joining the 9th French Army Corps at Hans Sd. Left Hans to take position in attack; the 3rd Battalion leaving September 26, 1918, the 1st September 27, 1918, and the 3rd September 28, 1918. Over the Top September 28, 1918, the 3rd Battalion started after the Boche. The first blow being delivered by the 2nd Moroccan Division of shock troops. The retreating Boches are still bombarding our position. Machine gun fire is thick and the 88s are falling like hail. On the morning of September 29, 1918, we are trying hard to keep up with the retreating enemy, which is retreating fast, unable to stand our assault. This afternoon it is raining which is unfortunate for our wounded, as there are many. Today is September 30, 1918, and we find that the 1st Battalion is on our right, and advancing fast in the rain and mud. Machine gun opposition is still stiff. Our casualties are small and we have captured a large number of prisoners. October 1, 1918, we are meeting with a stiff resistance from the enemy who has fortified himself in a hill during the past night. Owing to the bad condition of the ground we are not getting any support from the French artillery. October 2, 1918, we have driven the enemy out of Fountain-en-Dormois and are now in the village. Still we are giving the enemy no rest, they are retreating across the valley to one of their supply bases which has a railroad running into the same. The enemy is now burning the supplies which cannot be moved. October 3, 1918, we have advanced and captured the little village of Ardeuil and a considerable amount of war material. Our losses have been rather heavy during the past 24 hours, but we have inflicted a much heavier loss on the enemy. On our right the 1st Battalion has taken the village of Sechaut after some hard fighting by Company A. October 4, 1918, the 2nd Battalion is going in this morning, and we are resting at Vieox, which is about four kilometers from Monthois and is one of the enemy’s railroad centers and hospital bases. The enemy is busy destroying supplies and moving wounded. We can see trains moving out of Monthois. Our artillery is bombarding all roads and railroads in the vicinity. The enemies’ fire is fierce and we are expecting a counter-attack. October 5, 1918, the German artillery has opened up good and strong and we are on the alert. They attacked us and a stiff hand-to-hand combat ensued. Again he has been driven back, suffering an exceedingly heavy loss. We have taken many prisoners from about twelve different regiments. After resting a little, we continued our advance and are now on the outskirts of Monthois. October 6, 1918, the enemy is throwing a stiff barrage on our left where the 333rd French Infantry is attacking. The enemy is again being driven back. The liaison work of the 157th Division has been wonderful, not the slightest gap has been left open. October 7, 1918, our patrols entered Monthois early in the morning but were driven out by. Gun and its crew. We have just received word that we are to be relieved by the 76th Regiment, French, sometime during the night; we were relieved at 8:00 P. We hiked a very long distance over the ground. We fought so hard to take to Minnecourt where the regiment proceeded to reorganize. Regiment reached Somme Bionne Oct. Regiment left Somme Bionne Oct. 11, 1918 to entrain for Vignemont. Left Valmy 8:00 A. 12, 1918 and arrived at Vignemont Oct. Hiked 15 kilometers to St. Leonard and arrived Sd. Leonard for Ban de Laveline in the Dept. Of the Bosges Oct. 15, 1918, arrived at Laveline 10:15 P. November 7, 1918, 1 officer and 22 enlisted men captured by German patrol. 10, 1918, a patrol of Co. A, took several prisoners from a German patrol. French Croix de Guerre. November 11, 1918, everybody in the village of Laveline is happy over news of the abdication of the Kaiser and the signing of the armistice. Martial music is plentiful and the colors of the regiment are displayed from the P. The regiment left the 10th Army Corps Nov. 17, 1918 and hiked 45 kilometers to Granges, arrived at Granges the morning of Nov. Usual close order drill at this station preparing for overseas duty. Regiment left 157th Division Dec. 13, 1918, the Commanding General thereof was down to pay his respects to the regiment. January 1, 1919, regiment left for Le Mans (forwarding camp). The 92nd Division was assembled here and we met many of our old friends. Left Le Mans January 10, 1919 for Brest (embarkation port). Left Brest February 3, 1919 for Hoboken. (formerly the Vaterland owned by Germany). There was a 1st sgt john Johnson co B here is info on him but again no ID anywhere in the tunic. First Sergeant John A. Johnson was termed in his citation and award of the Croix de Guerre a heroic soldier. ” “Near Sechault, during the time the District men were making a big effort to capture the town, I was put in the front line not fifty feet away from the enemy, Johnson reports. A greater part of the time I was exposed to machine-gun fire. I suppose I got my medal just because I stuck with my men. Quite a few District boys were bumped off at this point. The official list of the Washington men of the First Separate Battalion of the District of Columbia who were decorated follows: First Sergeant John A. I offer 3 day inspection n period with all my items. The item “M1918 tunic 372nd Inf, Hand patch, 1st sgt, 2 OS stripes, French +US medals” is in sale since Thursday, October 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmyz_thingz1870″ and is located in Stoughton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.