World War One

Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing

Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing
Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing

Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing

This highly awarded individual began his military carrier early enough to serve in the U. Punitive Expedition with Mexico, and see combat in Europe during World War One. His qualifications include a late war period Air Service Combat Observers halve wing, and a 1920s pattern Expert Rifelmans badge with an expert swordsmans bar!

This tunic is a late twenties or early thirties, professionally tailored garment (fully lined) by Pano? The size of this coat is rather small, with a sleeve length of 32, and a waist of 30. The insignia are, to say the least, remarkable. The epaulets bare matching distinctive unit insignia of the 82.

Artillery Regiment in bullion, as well as matching coffin lid Captains rank stamped sterling. Collar insignia are all thirties era, three are screw backed, and the US on the right lapel is a pin back, all unmarked. The SSI is a thirties type felt on felt twill composite construction, First Calvary Artillery patch.

The wing is a French bullion style Air Service Combat Observers halve wing, sewn over a pin backed metal plate. Make note of the tight sequin work and the Tiffany style catch. The ribbons are thread mounted, sewn together edge to edge, and embellished with stars, the central most on the Victory Medal is silver. The marksmanship badge is stamped sterling, as well as the bars. One French type combat service stripe is on the left sleeve.

Condition of this garment is damn good, there are some not so professional sewing repairs that have to be looked for, a pea sized hole on the left sleeve, and the rim of the collar is worn. All of the insignia are very sound, patina on the wing is profound. And though my photos make the cloth portions of the insignia look very clean they all have a commensurate degree of discoloration.

I can find no identification on this garment, but there is a two part, six digit sequence of numbers written on the inside of the right sleeve in ink. Now I could put you through another few paragraphs explaining my hypothesis of this soldiers military carrier, rather, Ill just say, all elements of this tunic are and test as original. By the way, the Sam Brown came with this tunic, but as its marked size 35 I think we can all say its to big for the original wearer.

All reasonable questions will be answered and additional pictures can be provided. The item "Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing" is in sale since Sunday, January 08, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms". The seller is "averoantiques" and is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Rare Original 1930s 1st Cav Artillery Capt tunic withWWI Combat Observers wing