RARE WWI US Army HELMET, WOOD AMMO BOX, DOG TAG, LETTERS PICTURE, 1918 NEWSPAPER

Description: RARE Original WWI Helmet, Wood AMMO BOX, Dog Tag, Letters, Pictures, Postcard & MORE! FREE U.S. SHIP This comes from my Dad's personal WW2 Collection. He was an Army Vet who served in the 79th Lorraine Division during D-Day. He collected many items from his own time in France & Germany, but he also collected many other WWII memorabilia that he, and then I saved for over 70 years. This is THE FIRST of one of the Rarest WWI Collections in his COLLECTION! Everything in this collection is kept in an old suitcase belonging to: ARTHUR B. FARRAR Batt A 101st FA USNG 133299 I love history and this has been so interesting going over Mr. Farrar's many Letters, Pictures, Maps, Dog Tags, Gas Mask, Bible, Mirror, Helmet, a box of Fanny Farmer Candies! This is his DOG TAG that comes in this collection...we put it in an acid free display case. Arthur was a great man! From all these letters he wrote to his Mom, we learned about his time in the U.S. Army and what it was like to be & fight in the Great War! He came from Massachusetts, crossed the Atlantic on the S.S.ADRIATIC... He did a lot of work with Horses in France, he wrote about the battles he fought in Belgium & France, his Christmases & injury he suffered...and so much more! The Group in this collection includes his actual HELMET, WWI "Armistice" NEWSPAPER, a DOG TAG, a Postcard he wrote from the SS. ADRIATIC & of course, an original PHOTO postcard of Arthur wearing his Helmet. He wrote this to his Ma on Mar 15, 1918 and numbered it "No 5" Arthur wrote many letters to his mother at home in Massachusetts, but he wrote a copy of his letters in 2 thick journals because he explains that his letters take so long to reach home. He even numbered the letters and refers to this problem so he could keep track of what he wrote to her last. These first 2 Letters are dated Sept 11, 1917 and Sept 27, 1917 and Arthur writes about crossing the ocean on the S.S. Adriatic... He arrived in Halifax on the ship protected by Battleships and "the British have certainly got the "Subs" under control"...he then crossed the English Channel (censored) where they joined up with the "fine French troops on a train with 40 in one car, dealing in French money." He also asks his Mom to send him a "Soldiers French Book" and tells her he has the Army sending her money from his pay every month! But, she will have to pay postage since they can't buy stamps. This is Arthur Farrar's HELMET He was injured and hospitalized in the war, but I don't know if this dent was from shrapnel or a kick from his horses! The leather strap and liner are still intact... We include this WWI wood AMMO BOX... You also receive this VERY RARE Nov. 11, 1918 NEWSPAPER announcing the "Armistice" Agreement when the Germans Surrendered... This very old NEWSPAPER has 4 pages and has really interesting articles and photos...It shows a Map of what the new Europe" will look like & interesting articles including "taking hot baths for mustard gas"... This is his S.S. ADRIATIC Ship Card that tells him where to berth and eat! On the back in he wrote the prices for gold and copper? On the postcard he wrote this note & mailed it to Chelsea, Mass...(near Boston) This WWI Collection is NOT A REPRODUCTION & is all ORIGINAL as you see them in our photos. You receive every WWI item you see in this Collection. We don't want to break up the collection, so please don't ask. We don't include the Flag or Glass Head! Sorry. This VERY RARE COLLECTION is over 100 years old, but is still in Fair to Good condition. Our Pictures are part of our Ad Description. Since being acquired from my Dad, this group has been stored inside acid free sleeves/bags in a protective box...the storage room is kept in a dark, humidity controlled and air conditioned year round 72 degrees... A great piece of WWI HISTORY... I am a lifetime member and Director with the DIRECTOR'S GUILD OF AMERICA and a Registered Dealer with the UACC (RD #228)....this has been professionally stored and is UV marked for future identification, so please ask if you have any further questions before buying, since all sales are final to protect the provenance and chain of custody of this great & unique collectible. Check out our Ebay Store for other great Collectibles, Memorabilia, Movie Props & Autographs, Art & MORE! Jack Sell ONE OF A KIND100% positive feedback6.4K items soldJack M. Sell is a Registered Dealer with the U.A.C.C. (RD#228). Mr. Sell has made national and local television appearances on many programs as a guest expert in his field, a Member of the Manuscript Society, Member of IADA, Member of the APIC, has over 10,000 Positive Ebay Ratings and is a lifetime Member of the Director's Guild of America (D.G.A.) & has been directing TV & Film for over 30 years with NBC, Tribune Entertainment, USA Network, FOX Family Network & HBO, so please buy with confidence...we are proud that some of our memorabilia was on display in the SMITHSONIAN, Washington, D.C. HERE'S JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT SOME OF OUR EBAY BUYERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US: ranstra "Praise: FAST DELIVERY!! ITEM BETTER THAN DESCRIBED!!!" 18442 "Praise: Great item!! SUPERFAST INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!!!!!! Highly recommended seller!!" heimdell51 "Praise: Great guy; very prompt & efficient service & exc. packaging; got a free bonus too!" btbandabbermake3s "Praise: Fantastic items, 30 stars, bid with utmost confidence asset to ebay. Thanx Jack" momosroswell "Praise: Wonderful item! Thanks for a smooth, quick transaction. Great communication!" hardfindz What a cherished piece! Thanks for making this a reality." dougin-30 "Well protected during shipment & clearly marked Glass, Handle With Care. One of my favorite purchases on ebay!" jimsoden "Praise: Great packing, good emails, very generous with his time and effort, class act!!!" belfast "Praise: Wonderful Ebayer (& with genuine COA's too!) A+++" petrpark "What can I say! I own a piece of the Death Star & cinematic history. Item as described, fast shipping, nicely framed & presented, great communication prior to & after purchase." We use Photo Mailers and/or Box with bubble wrap to protect your purchase! This is a RARE collection of WWI militaria items from the US Army's 101st Division. This collection includes a helmet, dog tag, photo, letters, and postcard. These original period items are from the WWI time period, specifically 1917-1918. FREE U.S. SHIP! FASSSST Shipping WORLDWIDE... The collection is a great addition to any militaria enthusiast's collection and provides a unique glimpse into US Army history. The items were manufactured in the United States and are being sold in their original condition.

Price: 770 USD

Location: Port Richey, Florida

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