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You are purchasing an original WWI U.S. Army Wounded in Action / Presidential Wound Certificate issued to:John Newman
Captain, Company M
353rd InfantryThe certificate states that Captain Newman:“Served With Honor in the World War and Was Wounded in Action.”The 353rd Infantry Regiment served with the 89th Division during World War I and participated in major combat operations in France, including the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns.This is the well-known “Columbia Gives to Her Son the Accolade of the New Chivalry of Humanity” design, dated 1919. The artwork depicts Columbia honoring a wounded American soldier and bears a printed/facsimile signature of President Woodrow Wilson.What makes this example particularly interesting is that it is individually personalized to Captain John Newman of Company M, 353rd Infantry, rather than being an unnamed WWI print. It remains displayed in its vintage wooden frame.Details:* WWI U.S. Army Wounded in Action Certificate
* Recipient: Captain John Newman
* Unit: Company M, 353rd Infantry
* Division: 89th Division
* Era: World War I
* Certificate design dated: 1919
* Woodrow Wilson printed/facsimile signature
* Personalized veteran inscription
* Framed
* Original period piece; not a modern reproductionCondition:
Antique condition with visible age toning, discoloration, spotting and wear consistent with a document more than 100 years old. The vintage wooden frame has scratches, scuffs and other age-related wear. Please carefully review all photographs, as they are part of the description.An interesting piece of named WWI militaria associated with an officer of the 353rd Infantry who was wounded in action.
