Raynors HCA 2017-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2017
Guidon of the headquarters of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. This "swallow-tail" cotton guidon measures is 29" long, 21" along the hoist. Both sides of the guidon have white crossed cannons sewn thereto, indicating an artillery affiliation, along with lettering: "110" and "HQ". There are a few small very scattered moth nips, else very good. This flag was kept by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. This guidon would almost certainly have accompanied McKenrich at the time of his landing, and was undoubtedly with the headquarters when it landed in its entirety the next day, June 7, 1944. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter, the consignor.
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