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Vintage US Army 187th Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) Headquarters Estate Grouping Lot
Up for sale/sale is a remarkable, fresh-to-the-market estate grouping belonging to a single US Army soldier. This unique archive tracks his career progression from a specialized Military Police detachment to the frontline inner headquarters staff of a legendary combat unit.
This lot features three beautifully preserved pieces of Cold War / Korean War era military history that validate each other\'s authenticity and tell a cohesive story.
What’s Included in This Single Lot:
1. Vintage 187th Ceremonial Parade Flank Marker / Flag
• Dimensions: Approximately 34.5\" H x 45\" W (Measured across the blue fabric panel, excluding the fringe).
• Details: Features vibrant, deep navy blue wool/silk fabric with prominent, gold applique/bullion numbers \"187\" centered on the cloth. It is bordered on three sides by classic metallic gold fringe and includes an intact pole sleeve on the hoist side.
• Significance: Used by headquarters staff to mark boundaries and direct troops during formal base reviews, formations, and parades. A stunning, high-end display piece.
2. Original Stenciled US Army HQ Field Command Post Canvas Panel
• Dimensions: Approximately 20.5\" H x 28.25\" W
• Details: Heavy olive drab (OD) green canvas featuring official, crisp military tactical map symbols and unit stencils.
• Stencils Include: An \"X\" Box (NATO symbol for Infantry), 187 (187th Regiment), SEP (Separate Regiment), and XO (Executive Officer).
• Significance: A unique field headquarters command sign used to designate the Executive Officer\'s section or command post tent in the field. This piece proves the soldier\'s direct attachment to the unit\'s high-ranking command leadership.
3. Vintage Army Chemical Center School (ACSS) MP Platoon Photograph
• Dimensions: Standard 8\" H x 10\" W (Perfect for standard framing).
• Details: An original, crystal-clear black-and-white platoon formation photograph from the late 1940s or early 1950s.
• Significance: The unit guidon clearly displays \"ACSS\" for the Army Chemical Center School (historically located at Edgewood Arsenal / Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD). The soldiers are pictured in high-gloss MP helmets and service jackets with arid training grounds in the background, capturing the soldier\'s early career securing chemical defense testing grounds.
Condition Report:
All items are in vintage, estate-found condition. The canvas command panel shows excellent color and incredibly crisp stenciling with natural finished and raw/frayed edges. The parade flag features vibrant navy cloth and beautiful fringe with minor age wear consistent with its age. The photograph remains exceptionally clear with minor edge wear, making it excellent for display or framing. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to evaluate condition details.
An exceptional, unattributed grouping perfect for collectors of the legendary 187th Infantry Regiment (\"Rakkasans\"), Airborne / Paratrooper history, Military Police (MP) memorabilia, or early Cold War militaria. Items will be packed securely with rigid cardboard backing to protect the photograph and shipped promptly.
Pre-Owned - Please see Pictures for Details
