Bidspirit auction | Large WWI US Army 27th
Large WWI US Army 27th Division Uniform Grouping - A nice collection of material associated with SGT Vern W. Turner, of the 27th Division, AEF in World War I. Includes: A mounted display of postcards, newspaper clippings, and other items from the end of the war. Corresponding empty envelopes in plastic sleeve. Welcome Home Souvenir booklet-27th NY Division (in frame). Hanging single pane ”In Flanders Field” calendar for the 1919 year. Framed pair of original wartime uniform portrait photo prints of Vern. W. Turner along with a roster dated October 14, 1918 titled ”Guards for Lytle”. Sergeant Turner, V.W. Group of 3 original photo prints of Vern in uniform, on transport ship, and Welcome Home Program 27th DIV March 25, 1919. Framed RPPCof Troop ship USS Amphion. Periodical, ”The Gas Attack. France Christmas 1918, 27th Division, 31 pgs. Sheet music, ”Good-Bye Broadway. Hello France. 1917. Additional non-27th Division items include: M1912 Campaign hat with hat cord. Size, at least 7-1/4, postwar. Period correct framed image of battleship USS Missouri (18.5”x 10.5”) Written on back of frame: ”Return back from France 1919.” M1918 grenade vest (11 pouch), NOS. M1910 cotton uniform coat for a SGT.1918 contract manufacture date. US and Infantry (S) collar discs. Great condition. M1917 wool breeches. Size unknown.