AAlvarado90 Posted July 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2019 Recently found this grouping to Gustaf Sillen at a local antique mall. The medal rack and ribbon bars were being sold separately so I purchased them both. Researched the medals found they did infact to the the same individual as the ribbon bars. A couple of phone calls later and meeting with the seller. I have more items from the soldier. Im still working on obtaining everything but the seller still has to go thru more boxes that she has. Her grandfather(if I remember correctly) knew Mr.Sillen and cleaned out his house when he passed away. I apologize if my photos come out horrible as this is my first time posting on here. I found some musters draft cards on Ancestry and Fold3 so thats pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted July 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2019 excellent find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted July 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2019 Good going! Looks like an awesome grouping so far. Good luck to you as you try and get the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted July 13, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2019 Very cool. Welcome aboard, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted January 31, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted January 31, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2021 Looks like I found some of his items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted January 31, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2021 Very nice, unique, and colorful items. Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted February 14, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2021 Super cool group, maybe it can all be reunited some day. That order if the cootie uniform is a first for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted March 10, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 10, 2021 Cap badge looks like 1902 pattern 73rd Company, Coast Artillery. If so, here is the company's history: 73rd Company (formed from B/7th Artillery) 1901 – Buffalo, NY 1902 – Fort Monroe, VA 1916 – Fort Grant, CZ; 6th Company, Fort Grant 1917 – 6th Company, CD Balboa 1922 – 73rd Company, CAC 1924 – B/7th CA Regiment (HD), Fort Hancock, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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