Dec. 2023 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 38:
Description
WWI USMC Marine Corps French Citation Poster. The poster reads: Citation in the Order of the Army 6th Regiment of the Marines, American (Under the orders of Colonel Harry Lee) This regiment took a glorious part in the operations engaged in by the 4th (French) Army in Champagne, in October 1918. On October 3, 1918, it participated in the attack on the strongly intrenched German positions between Blanc Mont and the Medeah Farm, and pushing forward as far as St. Etienne-a-Arnes, made an advance of 6 kilometers. It took several thousand prisoners, captured cannon, machine guns and important war material. This attack combined with that of the French Divisions resulted in the evacuation of both banks of the Suippe, and of the Massif (high ground) of Notre-Dame-des-champs. Order No. 14.712 “D”-March 21, 1919 At General Headquarters. The Marshall Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the East Petain. Approximate size: 11.5 x 16.5 inches. Foxing along the edge; otherwise good condition for its age.
Condition: See Description for Condition Report.
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