Vintage WWI US Army M1917 Light Tank Photo "Raising Hell" Parade Renault FT For Sale
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Vintage WWI US Army M1917 Light Tank Photo "Raising Hell" Parade Renault FT:
$15.95
Up for sale/sale is an original, period black-and-white snapshot featuring a U.S. Army M1917 Light Tank (the American-built variant of the famous French Renault FT) riding through a packed parade route carrying U.S. Tank Corps soldiers.
Historical & Visual Highlights:
Featured Armor: U.S. Army M1917 "Six-Ton Special Tractor" / Light Tank with full rotating turret and track assembly.
Trench Art / Tank Naming: Painted along the track skirt is the soldier artwork "...ING HELL" (almost certainly "RAISING HELL" or "ROARING HELL"), alongside additional faint unit/parade text along the upper hull plate.
Uniform Details: Soldiers riding the tank are wearing classic WWI / early interwar uniforms, including wool service tunics, garrison/overseas caps, and traditional "Montana Peak" Campaign Hats.
Setting & Context: Circa 1918–1920s post-armistice Victory Loan Drive or Homefront parade passing through a residential street with civilian spectators lining a Victorian porch in the background.
size: 4 1/2 x 2 7/8
Condition:
Overall: Strong vintage condition with clear contrast and sharp focus on the primary subject matter.
Wear: Standard light edge handling and minor corner wear consistent with age.
Note: Features a light vertical crease/tear near the lower border/track section (does not obscure the central tank body or crew). Please review high-resolution scans for exact visual condition.
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