Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
This is a Real Photo PostCard (RPPC) of a WW1 soldier from Wisconsin who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
The postcard was made from an earlier portrait-- appears have been a large 16 X 20 "charcoal" or "pastel" print of the era. The original was most likely taken prior to the the soldier shipping out overseas.
The DSC and the French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) with Bronze Star are the actual medals that were placed on top of the image for photographing.
The photographer is "Luck" out of "Oshkosh" Wisconsin and it is impress marked at the bottom.
The postcard back is AZO indicating it was made shortly after the end of WW1.
Most likely this was made as a family memorial for a soldier who was killed in battle. Wisconsin was heavily represented in the 32nd and 42nd Divisions and this soldier MAY be from one of those units. Further research may eventually identify this hero from the War to end all Wars.
Reproduction of these images in any form is not authorized.
scott
Thanks for looking and commenting bellin!
I seem to get a lot of WI items.
scott
Very nice set. It is unfortunate with photographs like this when the soldier is not identified. I always find myself wanting to know the personal history; era, unit, battles fought, MIA/KIA, survivor.
Scott, not sure if I have said this, but I enjoy your postings & the information you provide. Keep it up. Thank you!
Thanks bellin-- I think that the winters would get me.
Maybe I need to try a summer up there first!
scott
What is mild for you is probably extreme for me!
scott
It is a shame that there is no ID on the photo as they should be remembered. I agree that it was taken before the war as they usually didn't look so good after that big one. Guerre is a waste of lives but we never learn, do we?
Thanks for looking buss.
The DSC is a significant award so research will probably pay off! I already have a hand full of possibles.
scott
Thanks matty and mikko.
scott
Thank you for sharing this. Jimbo
Thanks for looking jim.
scott
Thanks tlmbaran.
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Thanks roadside.
scott
Hi, scottvez! Hope you are well and way out of the path of these terrible storms.
Sir, we have a very kind newbie, "pawis", who has a very unusual photo, and I was wondering if you had time for a quick look? Thanks so much! miKKo
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/73291-help-with-this#comment-253727
Thanks mikko and pawis.
scott
Thanks tom and chinablue.
scott