December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Group identified to Private Eugene Gitz Company M, 339th Infantry US Army North Russia Expeditionary Force. Group consists of: Wool tunic with walking bear patch, discharge chevron, two gold overseas chevrons, "USNA" and 339th Infantry Company M collar disks, pinned to the chest is a Victory Medal with "Russia" and "Defensive Sector" bars, there is a 2" X 4" piece cut from the lining; Leather jerkin with 1918 contract date, exhibits a wear-through spot on the reverse; Muskrat fur cap with officers "USNA" insignia pinned to the front; Green knitted wool toque; Leather gauntlets with 1918 contract stamps; Pair wool puttees; Web belt with leather .45 holster dated 1917, bandage pouch with tin, two pocket .45 clip pouch; two copies of the "American Sentinel" newspaper printed in Archangel Russia in 1919, both in poor condition; Copy of the "Here and There With the 31st" newspaper printed in Vladivostok in 1919; 25 photographs of US soldiers and Russian scenes; two pieces of Russian currency; five printed orders from the 339th Infantry and a photo copy of the book "M Company 339th Infantry in North Russia". An interesting and uncommon group.
Condition: Very Good