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Lot #4801

Lot 4800: World War I U.S. Army Enlisted Service Tunic with Balloon Insign

Very Rare World War I U.S. Army Enlisted Service Tunic with Balloon Insignia

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2018

Lot 4800: World War I U.S. Army Enlisted Service Tunic with Balloon Insign

Very Rare World War I U.S. Army Enlisted Service Tunic with Balloon Insignia

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2018

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Very Rare World War I U.S. Army Enlisted Service Tunic with Balloon Insignia

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The left shoulder has a rectangular yellow wool patch that is embroidered with the image of an observation balloon and basket. The collar has a round bronze "US" and Signal Corps insignia. A red private's stripe and two overseas service chevrons are sewn on the left sleeve. The tunic has a size 38 tag in the collar. The tunic is complete with a visor service cap with Army insignia. Good, with some wear and moth damage.

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