Original U.S. WWI Big Red One 1st Division Patched Infantry Uniform Jacket with Repairs Military Books & Documents There are a few areas

There are a few areas on the rear where the paint has crazed and chipped / flaked away

This Wooden Water Canteen measures about 9

rifle trials Model 1870 Rifles and it is correctly flush with the end of the Barrel when stowed and it is very tightly secured when stowed in the Stock

this is fitted with a saddle ring on the left side for attaching to a body sling allowing the seaman to climb aloft without fear of losing his pistol

indicating Sergeant Major Rank

Original U.S. WWI Big Red One 1st Division Patched Infantry Uniform Jacket with Repairs Military Books & Documents There are a few areasOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a patched WWI US Army tunic that belonged to a member of the US Armys 1st Infantry Division, The Big Red One. The "Red One" Division achieved a number of firsts in World War I: to arrive in France, to be at the front, to fire at the enemy, to raid, to suffer casualties and to be cited in general orders. Thus the insignia is a large, red numeral "one" on an olive drab shield, much like