US Maryland National Guard Uniform -
During the First World War, most Maryland National Guard troops served as part of the
29th Division, and their campaign credits include Meuse-Argonne. In addition, the 1st
Separate Company, an all-black unit, served as part of the 372nd Infantry Regiment,
although ostensibly assigned to the 93rd Division, actually fought under French control.
One of the Maryland National Guard's longest-mobilized units during the war was the 117th
Trench Mortar Battery, which served under the 42nd Division from October 1917 until the
end of the war. It was the first Maryland unit to see combat, and participated in all of
the AEF's major battles during that period.
The item featured here is a parade tunic from the Maryland national guard. Very rich design.
Wool construction. Multiple buttons applied to the front with cloth lines emminating from
each button. No tags are found on this example.
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