Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original WWI photograph captures a German train, noted for its historical significance during the conflict. The image showcases the train's distinctive cars, marked with the number '3', likely indicating its operational status during the war. The photograph was likely taken in 1918, aligning with the timeline of significant events in World War I, and it may have been produced by or for members of the military, perhaps to document the infrastructure of opposing forces. Throughout WWI, trains played a crucial role in troop and supply movements, making them strategic assets. The use of railways allowed armies to transport goods and personnel efficiently, contributing significantly to the war efforts of the time. German trains, like those depicted in the photo, were integral to their military logistics, highlighting the technological advancements in transportation during this era. A caption beneath the photograph reads, ?A German Train.? This simple statement provides context to the image but does not introduce any identifiable figures or additional text. No further details regarding individuals are evident in this image.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T15:14:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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, transportation, German railways, documentation
Theme: conflicts & wars, transportation, history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 3.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
