Description: An original antique US military press photo. This was acquired by us in a lot at auction from a large collector of antique military ephemera. All images in this set appear to be original to the era: either silver gelatin originals or images distributed to era press outlets. Type & Size: A 7x5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. This specific photo has a piece of tape reinforcing a crease. Please see photos. This photograph captures three U.S. Army soldiers manning a machine gun at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, dated July 30, 1916. The soldiers are in a field, with one of them actively feeding ammunition into the gun while the other two are positioned to assist in firing. Equipment and military gear are visible around them, suggesting they are possibly in a training exercise or preparing for an operation.The photograph was taken during a period when the U.S. military was quite active, including engagements related to the Mexican Expedition in 1916, wherein General John J. Pershing led U.S. troops in an attempt to capture Pancho Villa following Villa's attack on Columbus, New Mexico. Fort Sam Houston was a significant military base during this period, serving as a key location for military organization and training.Caption: "Machine gun ready for action."
Price: 78 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-10-25T00:51:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military training, Mexican Expedition, Pershing, World War I era
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, history, technology
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1916
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
