Original U.S. WWI 58th Coastal Artillery Corps Diary of Samuel Reis - July 1917 to January 1919 - 14 Pages of Writing Category_Flintlock Pistols On this example the most

On this example the most obvious difference is an extra layer of fabric

the correct inspector marking for this maker

fighting lanterns and rat traps

The early variants of the Order were screw back badges to allow wear on clothing

Purchased directly from the family of a WWII Veteran of the Pacific Theater

Original U.S. WWI 58th Coastal Artillery Corps Diary of Samuel Reis - July 1917 to January 1919 - 14 Pages of Writing Category_Flintlock Pistols On this example the mostOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous diary kept by Private First Class Samuel Reis, who served in the New York National Guard Coastal Artillery Corps from May 8th, 1914 until he was called into Federal service for the World War, being transferred to the 58th Artillery, CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) on February 1st, 1918. Reis would travel overseas on May 10th, 1918, seeing combat in the Marbache defensive sector. He traveled back