WW1 US AEF Signal Corps 1918 30th Div Cobie France Military Officers Somme Photo

Description: An original 8.5x6.5" vintage photo from a large collection of American Expeditionary Force (AEF) Signal Corps photos we acquired from the estate of a collector. It has an exceptionally helpful caption written in pen by the image. Many of the photos in this set are of the 30th Div, so if this photo is not labeled otherwise, odds are good they are depicted. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewAt Cobie, Somme, France, a group of military officers and soldiers are gathered, likely observing a significant military event or review on November 5, 1918. They are dressed in heavy coats, typical of the uniform during World War I, as they stand on a wooden platform, exhibiting a serious demeanor indicative of the period's somber atmosphere.The Somme region was a central battlefield during World War I, with the Battle of the Somme being one of the largest battles on the Western Front. This battle was fought between July and November 1916, and its impact on military tactics and trench warfare had lasting repercussions throughout the remainder of the conflict. The date on this photo is shortly before the Armistice of November 11, 1918, marking the end of the war days later.Text PresentAt Cobie, Somme, France, Nov. 5, 1918 J. DE MEYER Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. These have been well taken care of for their age, but do have typical curling from age and may have other blemishes. See photos for detailed scans of both sides.

Price: 39 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-21T18:11:03.000Z

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