LOT #43019 |
Sold on Nov 13, 2023 for: Not Sold
U.S. 313th Infantry Regt. "Baltimore's Own" Camp Banner, 1917....
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Description
U.S. 313th Infantry Regt. "Baltimore's Own" Camp Banner, 1917. This field-used 37" X 94" cotton banner was from "Baltimore's Own", the regular Army unit constituted 5 August 1917 at Camp Meade Maryland, and assigned to the 79th Division of the American Expeditionary Force during WWI. Because of the great number of enlistees from Baltimore, the Regiment came to be known as "Baltimore's Own."The regiment bravely served during the Meuse-Argonne campaign and distinguished itself during the Montfaucon engagement.
It is likely that the regiment used this banner in a rear area mobilization and assembly areas or as a marker for supplies or ammunition, as the design only appears on one side. There are also sleeves at each of the ends where poles can be inserted for horizontal display.
Sadly, "Baltimore's Own" has a unique distinction, the last American casualty of WWI, when at 10:50 A.M., one minute before the armistice, Pvt. Henry Nicholas John Gunther (June 6, 1895 - November 11, 1918), was killed in action while charging a German roadblock. Postmortem, his previous rank of supply sergeant was restored, and he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Mr. Bart Wigley, adjutant of the Montfaucon American Legion Post (529 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201), donated this banner to the Maryland Historical Society who in turn conveyed it to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum.
Long overlooked by collectors, World War I items have seen a recent surge in popularity. Rarely has a WWI display piece of this significance and display appeal appeared on the market.
Condition: fine. From the Zaricor Flag Collection.
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2023 November 13 - 14 Americana & Political Signature Auction Signature® Auction #6276 (go to Auction Home page)
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