World War One

RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk

RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk

RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk
This is an important and seldom seen RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk, belonging to Lieutenant S. Smith of the 174th Aero Squadron, popularly known as the "Black Cat" Squadron.

They only existed as a unit for 2 years. This makes any material from this early American Air Force Squadron very rare, with only a handful of artifacts related to them in existence, and even fewer have ever been offered for sale. This footlocker trunk was acquired in Huntington Beach, California, and likely belonged to a descendant of Lt. On one side of the trunk, there are faded words that read: S.

California, so it is possible that Lt. Good condition for 100+ years of age and use, oxidation to the metal pieces and surface wear throughout please see photos.

This item is located in Los Angeles County, California. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique items! About the 174th Aero Squadron.

AEF: 6 March 1918 - April 1919 Trained as Observation Squadron in England, never entered combat Demobilized: April 1919. History of "The Black Cat Squadron", 174th Aero Squadron, U. Formed at Kelly Field, Texas in late December, 1917, the 174th "Black Cat" Aero Squadron then trained in England before arriving in France on October 28, 1918. The Squadron provided the cadre for the 2nd Artillery Aerial Observation School at the Souge training range near Bordeaux, France.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Other WWI Original Items". The seller is "willsusa_utzeqm" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

RARE Antique Old WWI 174th Aero Squadron Black Cat Squadron Trench Art Trunk