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Art of the Great War
Canteen Description: Engraved aluminum canteen dated 'U.S. L.F.
& C. 1918'. Front surface engraved 'Robert Sylvester' 'Capt USA' with
center floral motif. Engraved by German POW for Robert D. Sylvester,
Commanding Officer, Company 'L', 307th Infantry, 77th Division, AEF.
With original note detailing provenance.
Text and Photographs © Jane A. Kimball
1989, 2000
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