IDENTIFIED WWI US 5th RED DIAMOND DIVISION 11th FA WOUNDED OFFICERS M1917 HELMET

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IDENTIFIED WWI US 5th RED DIAMOND DIVISION 11th FA WOUNDED OFFICERS M1917 HELMET:
$262.57

WWI US M1917 HELMET WORN BY FIRST LIEUTENANT ANGELUS TEAGUE BURCH - 5th \'RED DIA WWI US M1917 HELMET WORN BY FIRST LIEUTENANT ANGELUS TEAGUE BURCH - 5th \"RED DIAMOND\" DIVISION, 11th FIELD ARTILLERY - WOUNDED AN \"HOUR\" BEFORE WAR ENDED - INCLUDES EXTENSIVE RESEARCH & PHOTOS - WELL DOCUMENTED

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Description WWI US 5th \"RED DIAMOND\" DIVISION M1917 HELMETIDENTIFIED TO 1LT ANGELUS TEAGUE BURCH11th FIELD ARTILLERY, BATTERY \"C\"WOUNDED AN \"HOUR\" BEFORE THE END OF THE WAREXTENSIVE RESEARCH, PHOTOS & DOCUMENTATIONPLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS & READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTIONGUARANTEED 100% AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL & UNALTERED
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This sale is for the ORIGINAL World War One US 5th \"Red Diamond\" Division Insignia Painted M1917 Helmet of First Lieutenant Angelus Teague Burch of Topeka, Kansas. First Lieutenant Burch served with the 11th Field Artillery Regiment, Battery \"C.\" Lieutenant Burch\'s FAINT and Faded Initials are Visible to the Underside of the Rim and Read \"ATB.\" A previous custodian of the helmet placed a small note on the underside of the rim to help us see them. Lieutenant Burch was wounded \"An Hour Before War Ceased\" and an older typed note in this group that appears to be from a family member states that he was wearing THIS helmet when he was wounded, however there is absolutely no way of proving that was the case. The account of his being wounded is documented in a copy of a newspaper article that you will receive and can see above. It is also documented in a letter that he wrote home in January of 1919 that you will also receive a copy of. A copy of HIS LETTER Can Be Found ONLINE by conducting a Google Search on \"The Merriest Christmas, 1981, American Heritage, Burch.\" The Letter was actually Published in American Heritage Magazine in December of 1981 and Can Be Found Online Now with some Biographical Information about LT Burch. You receive a copy of this letter printed from the American Heritage Magazine in 2007 with this grouping. The Article Begins with the following note:December, 1918; the war was over. There was special reason for cheer that Christmas, particularly for those who had done the fighting, even for those who had been cut down and now waited for their wounds to heal in France before returning home. It shines through the following letter, written on January 10, 1919, from a hospital in Mesves, France, and recently discovered by Rita Cheronis of Deerfield, Illinois, who was kind enough to pass it along to us. The writer is Lieutenant Angélus T. Burch and the letter is addressed to his family in Kansas. Burch went on to become a journalist and at one time was associate editor of the Chicago Daily NewsThis helmet comes with approximately 25 Pages of Research as Well as Copies of Original Photos, Articles About and Written By Lieutenant Burch and a Few typed Notes. MUCH of the Research was Conducted Ten Years Ago and based on some of the included information, the helmet was featured on US Militaria Forum quite some time ago as well. There is a wealth of information online regarding LT Burch as he came from a prominent family in Kansas and went on to become a Newspaper Editor in Chicago.As the HELMET is Incomplete we will describe what is here. The Helmet Shell shows Age, Wear and Use, but Remains in GOOD to VERY GOOD CONDITION. It maintains approximately 80-85% of it\'s original texture and finish and has aged to a very attractive Medium Olive Patina. There are NO Dings or Dents to the helmet but there is some minor warping to the rim that is visible in the photos. There is some very minor, light rust to the rim that is visible to the exterior and several spots of surface rust to the underside of the helmet as well. This is all visible in the photos. The Lot Number Remains Clearly Visible at the Seam and Reads \"ZC 178.\"As previously stated LT Burch\'s Initials are Present to the Underside of the Rim. They appear to have been scratched into the surface during the war. Age and wear has made the initials Faint, Worn and Hard to See. However, they are visible as you can see in the photo provided above. A small note with an arrow was attached to the helmet by a previous owner and as it helps to see the initials, we left it there and it will be there when you receive the helmet.The Painted \"RED DIAMOND\" Insignia to the exterior of the helmet remains in VERY GOOD CONDITION and Maintains Approximately 90% of it\'s Red Paint. The insignia remains BOLD, Clear and Easy to See. It has darkened with age and shows some wear, but Remains Very Apparent. It is of the typical size seen on Painted WWI 5th Division Helmets and remains a Very Nice Example. The Liner is in RELIC / POOR Condition and Shows Excessive Age, Wear and Use. Every aspect is damaged and heavily worn as you can see in the photos. The Liner Does Remain in the Helmet and Has NOT Separated. It still remains attached to the helmet and the interior chinstrap portion. It is nothing short of a miracle that the Maker\'s Stamp and Manufacture Date Remain BOLD and Clearly Visible to the Rear of the Oil Cloth. The Huge \"R. H. Long 7 - 18\" Maker\'s Stamp Remains BOLD and Clearly Visible to the Rear of the Oil Cloth as can be seen in the photos above. There is NO External Chinstrap and the Leather Portion that remains inside the helmet shows age, wear and neglect but remains firmly attached. While this helmet is by no means in perfect condition, it is an extremely nice piece due to it being identified to a Wounded and Well Known 5th Division Officer. It could certainly be considered a Museum Quality Piece and Could Definitely fit into the Holdings of an Advanced Collector, especially a 5th Division Collector. Based on what we see here, we believe the helmet was released by a family member as there is a typed note regarding LT Burch\'s personal life and his son. The note gives a story about him being wounded and states that he was wearing THIS helmet when it occurred. The note is unsigned and we can in no way prove that he was actually wearing this helmet when he was wounded, but it is a nice bit of \"family lore.\" We obtained this helmet from a very dear friend who is himself an advanced collector and exceptional historian. We are very confident that you will be very pleased with this helmet when you receive it and proud to add it to your collection. PLEASE Examine All Photos Closely, Read the Entire Description and Ask Any Questions that You May Have. THANK YOU for Looking and Good Luck offerding!!! ***TRENCH ART VASE / SHELL NOT INCLUDED!*** Payment WE REQUIRE PAYMENT WITHIN FIVE (5) CALENDAR DAYS OF THE sale\'S CLOSE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY WITHIN FIVE CALENDAR DAYS, WE WILL REPORT YOU TO AND BAN YOU FROM ALL FUTURE sales AND \"BUY IT NOW\" SALES. NOW ALLOWS SELLERS TO REPORT NON-PAYING BUYERS / HIGH buyers AND BAN THEM FROM THEIR LISTING FOR LIFE. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO PAY OR CANNOT PAY FOR YOUR ITEM WITHIN FIVE DAYS, DO NOT offer ON OUR LISTINGS! Shipping DUE TO RECENT ISSUES WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, WE HAVE BEGUN SHIPPING MOST CONTINENTAL U.S. PACKAGES THAT WEIGH OVER FIVE POUNDS VIA UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) GROUND. ITEMS OVER FOUR POUNDS THAT ARE SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. MUST SHIP VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL. PACKAGES UNDER FOUR POUNDS WILL CONTINUE TO SHIP VIA USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL UNLESS REQUESTED OTHERWISE BY THE BUYER. WE WILL NO LONGER SHIP USING US POSTAL SERVICE ECONOMY SERVICES WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. WE AS WELL AS OTHER BUSINESSES IN OUR AREA HAVE HAD TOO MANY PACKAGES GET LOST OR TERRIBLY DELAYED GOING THROUGH JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. ALL USPS ECONOMY SHIPPING PACKAGES GO DIRECTLY THROUGH JACKSONVILLE. IT IS WELL WORTH IT TO PAY A SMALL AMOUNT MORE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE YOUR PURCHASE IN A SAFE AND TIMELY MANNER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Terms of Sale WE OFFER FULL REFUNDS ON OUR sales IF THE ITEMS ARE RETURNED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE sale\'S CLOSE AND REMAIN IN THE EXACT SAME CONDITION THAT THEY WERE IN WHEN WE SHIPPED THE ITEMS TO YOU. ALL OF THE ITEMS WILL BE CLOSELY INSPECTED AND COMPARED TO OUR EXTENSIVE PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION FILES PRIOR TO ANY PAYMENTS BEING REFUNDED TO YOU. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR ITEM BEING DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE WILL ASSIST YOU WITH THIS AND CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ADDITIONAL COST TO PURCHASE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF PROTECTION PRIOR TO YOUR PAYMENT. About Us WE ARE A RETIRED MILITARY FAMILY WITH AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND IN MUSEUMS, ENGINEERING AND MILITARY HISTORY. WE BEGAN BUYING AND SELLING MILITARY ANTIQUES ON PART TIME IN 1999 AND BEGAN SELLING THEM FULL TIME IN 2012. WE GO TO EXHAUSTIVE LENGTHS TO BRING YOU THE BEST MILITARY ANTIQUES AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET TODAY. WE OBTAIN MANY OF OUR ITEMS FROM OUR DEAR FRIENDS WHO ARE EITHER ADVANCED DEALERS OR ADVANCED COLLECTORS AND IN SOME CASES, BOTH! WE ALSO OBTAIN ITEMS AND GROUPINGS FROM FELLOW HISTORIANS AND FELLOW COLLECTORS WISHING TO \"THIN OUT\" THEIR COLLECTIONS. WE OFTENTIMES BUY ENTIRE COLLECTIONS FROM FAMILIES WHO HAVE HELD ONTO THE ITEMS FOR MANY YEARS DUE TO THEIR CONNECTION TO A LOVED ONE. WHAT WE OFTEN REFER TO AS BEING \"FROM THE FAMILY OF THE ORIGINAL COLLECTOR.\" WE ALSO ACQUIRE SOME PIECES LOCALLY AS WE ARE IN A \"HISTORY RICH\" AREA OF THE GULF COAST.WE ARE A FAMILY BUSINESS AND EVERY MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY IS INVOLVED. WE ARE ALL COLLECTORS OF MILITARY ANTIQUES, EVEN OUR VERY YOUNG SON. WE TRY TO DESCRIBE EVERY ITEM WE SELL TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY AND TAKE THE BEST, MOST DETAILED PHOTOS THAT WE POSSIBLY CAN. WE DO NOT WANT TO SELL YOU ANYTHING THAT WE WOULD NOT BUY FOR OURSELVES OR ALLOW OUR OWN CHILD TO PURCHASE FOR HIS COLLECTION. MEANING THAT WE DO NOT SELL FAKES, REPRODUCTIONS OR ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE MISLEADING OR THEIR HISTORICAL VALUE IS DESTROYED. WE BUY AND SELL MILITARY ANTIQUES AS A FAMILY BECAUSE WE LOVE IT! OUR MAIN PURPOSE IS TO WHOLEHEARTEDLY PRESERVE THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US AND WERE WILLING TO DIE IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND OUR GREAT NATION. WE WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING TO DISHONOR THEIR SERVICE, THEIR MEMORY, OURSELVES OR OUR CUSTOMERS. WE SERVE YOU WITH HONOR AND ARE COMMITTED TO OUR FELLOW VETERANS AND TO YOU AS OUR HIGHLY VALUED CUSTOMERS. THIS IS OUR PLEDGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR offerS AND FOR YOUR PURCHASES!!! Contact Us IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT ANY OF OUR LISTINGS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT ANY TIME. WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS WE CAN. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL ONE SINGLE ITEM OR AN ENTIRE COLLECTION, PLEASE LET US KNOW. EVEN IF WE DON\'T BUY IT, CHANCES ARE WE MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHO WILL!!!

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