WWI 102nd Field Signal BN, 27th Div. AEF Named Comm. Matchbook Holder by Dieges & Clust

Wonderful WWI 102nd Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) commemorative match box holder by Dieges & Clust named to original owner. The center of the bronze holder shows the 102nd insignia - two crossed signal flags, a torch rising up between, a center medallion that shows six stars meant to symbolize the Orion constellation and the letters inside are "NYD", beneath a scroll that reads: "PRO PATRIA VIGILANS". Along the top of the match book holder it shows: "102" in embossed detail and on either side of the center embellishment it reads: "FIELD SIGNAL 27TH DIVISION A. E. F." and along the bottom: BATTALION". The reverse is named to the original owner and includes the Battalion's battle honors earned. It reads: "R. S. CARPENTER" in hand detail and shows a shield with the letters: "RF" on the viewer's left and a griffin on the right. Beneath in the center is the date "1918" and surrounding it reads: "HINDENBURG LINE, EAST POPERINGHE LINE, DICKEBUSCH SECTOR, LA SELLE RIVER, VIERSTRAAT RIDGE, JONC DE MER RIDGE, GUILLEMONT FARM, AND ST MAURICE RIVER".

Circa WWI

Approximately 2-5/16" x 1-1/2"

Bronze, enamel, gilt brass

"DIEGES & CLUST"

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX16 LADEX3/16 SADEX5/16

8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The matchbook holder shows minor to moderate wear, is slightly misshapen, the enamel and gilt details are in remarkable condition, the bronze shows an overall handsome patina.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.