AEF Service Coat. 83rd Div. 332nd Rgmt

[mccooper]

Finally! Was offered - and bought - a named (Jesse Sutton) triple patched uniform and grouping, which includes his named and unit ID'ed gas mask, great 332 over E collar disc, VM with V-V and DS clasps, Italian 1915-1918 medal with Mussolini certificate, photos, 332 ID'ed rifle cleaning rod kit and lots of letters, in one of which he comments on "going over the top without a scratch." Even came with the wooden shipping crate he used to ship stuff home from Camp Merritt. Lucky to get this one, as it is second battalion, which I prefer. They fought the Austrians, had the only KIA (Kell, Co. G) and went to Yugoslavia after the Armistice. E Co. stationed in Zelenika on the Bay of Cattaro. And a great year to buy it - 100 years later!

 

mccooper

 

[mccooper]

Here's a close-up of the patch.

 

[littlewilly]

WOW! What a great piece! Thanks for posting. MHJ

[Red Devil]

Absolutely stunning uniform!

[gomorgan]

Always on my list of items to add to the collection, that is a beautiful uniform..

[custer1]

Very nice & complete group.

[mccooper]

Thank you all - still on Cloud 9 here. Attached is a letter that was part of the grouping. First time I have seen this one.

 

mccooper

 

[jagjetta]

Magnificent group. A great purchase that will guarantee the history will be preserved just that much longer.

 

John

[sjones]

That would be one of my prized possessions.

[Major Z]

Very nice addition! I doubt these come up very often for sale so congrats to you for getting it now.

[mccooper]

Major Z-

 

Thanks. It only took 30 years! So, there is hope...

 

mccooper

[Major Z]

Major Z-

 

Thanks. It only took 30 years! So, there is hope...

 

mccooper

 

 

Really? Wow! I had no idea these were that rare. Good catch!

[KurtA]

The Vittorio Veneto bar on the Victory Medal is a really tough one to find. Amazing uniform.

[mccooper]

Yes, it is the V-V bar, plus the collar disc is E over 332