American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana

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| Cincinnati

Lot 304

[WORLD WAR I]. Soldier's tunic issued to a member of the 92nd US Infantry, "Buffalo Soldiers."

Lot 304

[WORLD WAR I]. Soldier's tunic issued to a member of the 92nd US Infantry, "Buffalo Soldiers."

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Estimate$800 – $1,200

Status

Closed

[WORLD WAR I]. Soldier's tunic issued to a member of the 92nd US Infantry, "Buffalo Soldiers."

US Model World War I wool soldier's tunic issued to a member of the 92nd U.S. Infantry, the "Buffalo Soldiers." The tunic bears original buttons throughout, and features a handmade "Buffalo" division patch constructed of three pieces and hand-sewn to the left shoulder above a red discharge stripe and green overseas service stripe. Accompanied by a heavily worn World War I Victory Medal with "Meuse-Argonne" and "Defensive Sector" clasps which has been separated from the pin which remains above the left breast. An aluminum signet ring, possibly trench art, is pinned to the left breast pocket flap.

Overall condition generally good with some slight mothing and moth holes at the bottom of the left breast pocket. The "Buffalo Soldier" patch did not fluoresce under black light.

"Buffalo Soldiers" fought with distinction during WWI, most notably at the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana

[WORLD WAR I]. Soldier's tunic issued to a member of the 92nd US Infantry, "Buffalo Soldiers."

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