Original U.S. WWI 3rd Infantry Division AEF Named Grouping French Field Equipment One half still holds the

One half still holds the just over 4" diameter iron ball with the casting ridge clearly visible just as it was issued

It does not appear to have been refinished or sanded down at all

Barrel Assemblies with carry handle complete with post war virtually unissued olive drab Jungle Canvas Carriers for both barrel and spare parts

There is a wooden rod reinforcing turtle's neck

Found years ago in an old Military Warehouse these would make fabulous sleds or even a piece of unique furniture in today's society

Original U.S. WWI 3rd Infantry Division AEF Named Grouping French Field Equipment One half still holds theOriginal Items: One of a kind Set. Private First Class Thomas J. Ingram served in the 3rd Infantry Division and fought in Europe. After the armistice he was assigned to the 3rd Army Composite Regiment which was comprised of men from the first six divisions of the 3rd Army. This unit was stirictly used for parades. They paraded twice in Paris, once in London, New York, and Washington D. C. They came home with General Pershing aboard the USS Leviathan.