WW1 110th Machine Gun Bn Meuse-Argonne Grouping 29th Div Adjutant Hat & Buckle For Sale
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WW1 110th Machine Gun Bn Meuse-Argonne Grouping 29th Div Adjutant Hat & Buckle:
$495.00
WW1 110th Machine Gun Bn Meuse-Argonne Grouping 29th Div Adjutant Hat & Buckle
WW1 110th Machine Gun Battalion Meuse-Argonne Grouping 29th Division Adjutant Hat & Buckle
Up for sale is an incredible, named single-soldier historical grouping belonging to Corporal Linville Meredith of Muncie, Indiana. Corporal Meredith served on the frontlines of the Great War as a heavy machine gunner with Company B, 110th Machine Gun Battalion, 29th Infantry Division, participating in the brutal Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Decades after the war, he relocated to the Gulf Coast of Florida and became a prominent elected officer (Adjutant) for the Veterans of World War 1, St. Petersburg Barracks 367.
This lot features two deeply connected personal artifacts tracking his journey from a young wartime machine gunner to a respected post-war veteran commander.
Included in this Lot:
1. Authentic WWI 110th Machine Gun Battalion Hand-Engraved Belt Buckle
- Front: Spectacular, crisp example of authentic WWI trench art. Beautifully hand-engraved with floral borders framing his exact unit, combat campaign, and years of overseas service: "110th M.G. Bn. / Meuse-Argonne / 1918 1919".
- Condition Note (Please Read): The front face of the silver-tone buckle is visually stunning with a gorgeous vintage patina/tarnish. Please note that the attachment crossbar on the reverse side has snapped off and is no longer present (see photos). While it can no longer be mounted to a belt fabric without repair, it remains a premier, highly detailed historical display piece that perfectly solidifies the veteran’s unit history.
Veterans of World War I "Adjutant" Garrison Cap (Size 7 1/8)
- Features: A beautiful, custom-tailored dark blue and white wool officer's side cap with heavy gold direct embroidery reading "FLORIDA V.W.W.1" and "367" on one side, and "ADJUTANT" on the reverse.
- Insignia & Patches: Features an original 29th Infantry Division "Blue and Gray" shoulder sleeve patch sewn directly to the side, right below his original WW1 US Machine Gun Branch metal insignia sewn down version hand sewn onto the hat (the highly desirable heavy gun on a vertical tripod style).
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with crisp stitching, clean colors, and no major moth damage. A true center-piece garment.
Why This Grouping Matters:
Named veteran groupings that bridge a soldier's exact frontline combat unit directly to his later-life leadership roles are increasingly rare. The belt buckle serves as the undeniable, verifiable key that unlocks the elite machine gun lineage of the embroidered cap. A fantastic, museum-quality addition to any World War 1 Militaria, 29th Division, Machine gun collectable collection.
Items will be packed with extreme care and shipped securely with tracking. Please view all photos for structural and cosmetic details before offerding.
Sterling Silver veteran's belt buckle.
- Unit: 110th Machine Gun Battalion (29th "Blue and Gray" Infantry Division).
- Engraving (Front): Features the iconic historical presentation hand engraving: "110 M.G. Bn. / Meuse Argonne / 1918-1919".
- Hallmarks (Reverse): Tightly stamped on the back left margin with "STERLING PAT. MAR. 30, 1915 STIEFF".
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Stieff Silver Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
- Condition: Excellent, untouched historical condition. Shows a gorgeous, dark natural patina and tarnish on the sterling silver. The rear attachment hardware is missing a cross member that was unbroken in the last 106+ years. It has not beancleaned or polished.
[ The 110th Machine Gun Battalion was a vital combat element of the famous 29th "Blue and Gray" Infantry Division during World War 1. Formed at Camp McClellan, Alabama, the battalion was composed of highly trained National Guard units primarily originating from Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.Arriving in France in the summer of 1918, the 110th Machine Gun Battalion provided devastating defensive and offensive heavy weapons support during the brutal Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Fighting through treacherous terrains, heavily fortified concrete bunkers, and dense gas attacks, the unit saw intense front-line action right up until the Armistice. This specific belt buckle was commissioned after the war through the elite Stieff Silver Company as a high-end commemorative piece awarded to or purchased by veterans who survived the campaign. It stands as a profound testament to the bravery of the 29th Division machine gun squads. ]
Please see all photos for details on the hallmarks and condition. Shipped with tracking.
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