Art, Antiques, & Asian
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 141
Hand-Drawn WWI Field Map, Larchey Section
Sold for
$375
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| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
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A World War I field map of Allied and enemy military positions in Larchey Sector in eastern France, hand-drawn in ink by Sgt. Victor Huerter of the 140th Infantry Regiment, under the authority of then-Captain (later Major General) Ralph Emerson Truman, cousin of Harry S. Truman. Another copy of this map resides in the Harry S. Truman Library Museum (donated by Major General R.E. Truman).
"Munster 1/20,000 / Larchey Sectar / Reproducted by Sergt. Huerter / By authority of R.E. Truman R.I.O. 140th / July 19 - Sept. 1st 1918. / Regimental Intelligence Section 140th Inf."
Measures 16 1/2" x 13", presented behind glass in a frame that measures 22 1/2" x 19".
Very good condition, noting pinholes at the corners. Not removed from the frame.
"Munster 1/20,000 / Larchey Sectar / Reproducted by Sergt. Huerter / By authority of R.E. Truman R.I.O. 140th / July 19 - Sept. 1st 1918. / Regimental Intelligence Section 140th Inf."
Measures 16 1/2" x 13", presented behind glass in a frame that measures 22 1/2" x 19".