WW1 US AEF Official 1917 WWI Soldiers Inspecting Crater France Rare Photo

Description: An original 8x5" antique photo from a large collection of American Expeditionary Force (AEF) photos we acquired from the estate of a collector. Photos of this set are almost all labelled "US OFFICIAL", indicating that the U.S. Signal Corps is the most likely origin. Photo is extremely rare. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThis photograph captures a World War I scene depicting soldiers inspecting a large crater, likely from artillery fire, with a village or town visible in the distance, characterized by European-style architecture indicative of a location in France. The soldiers, one standing inside the crater and two observing from the edge, are likely members of the American Expeditionary Forces. The setting points to the aftermath of a battle or bombardment.During World War I, the American Expeditionary Forces played a pivotal role in the later stages of the war, arriving in 1917 to bolster allied forces. Artillery bombardment was a significant feature of the war, with craters like the one in this photo being a common sight on the Western Front. Towns and villages throughout France bore the scars of such bombardments, exemplifying the extensive devastation faced during this period.Text PresentFront: U.S. OfficialBack: 31404 photographerCondition: Good to fair vintage condition. This antique photo is on extremely old, somewhat fragile paper, and likely has age spots, tears, surface flaking, or other age related blemishes. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides.

Price: 36 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-30T02:29:51.000Z

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