WW1 US AEF 1918 Army review 30th Div Beauvois Somme November Rare Photo

Description: An original 8.5x6.5" vintage photo from a large collection of American Expeditionary Force (AEF) Signal Corps photos we acquired from the estate of a collector. It has an exceptionally helpful caption written in pen by the image. Many of the photos in this set are of the 30th Div, so if this photo is not labeled otherwise, odds are good they are depicted. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewPassing in review near Beauvois, Somme, France, this photograph captures a military scene from November 14, 1918, shortly after World War I ended. Soldiers in formation salute as a flag bearer stands prominently, symbolizing the conclusion of the conflict. Two officers on horseback oversee the procession, reflecting the formal military traditions of the time. The expansive field and distant troops emphasize the scale of such reviews in historic settings.The photograph comes from a pivotal moment in history. The Armistice of November 11, 1918, marked the end of fighting on the Western Front of World War I, signaling victory for the Allies after four years of war. The region of Somme in France was crucial during the war, witnessing intense battles and significant strategic operations for both the Allies and Central Powers. Reviews like the one depicted would have been part of the final commemorations and formal procedures marking the cessation of hostilities and a return to peacetime footing.Text PresentPassing in review, near Beauvois, Somme, France, Nov. 14, 1918.J. DE MEYERCondition: Good to fair vintage condition. These have been well taken care of for their age, but do have typical curling from age and may have other blemishes. See photos for detailed scans of both sides.

Price: 36 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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