Lot #24: Antique war military original photo

This vintage photograph captures a military unit or militia company posing during an encampment, likely dating from the World War I era (circa 1910s–1920s). The soldiers are arrayed in front of a large conical Sibley-style or pyramidal field tent, dressed in standard-issue field uniforms and iconic campaign hats (commonly known as "Montana peak" hats).The most remarkable element of the portrait is the young boy seated prominently in the front row, dressed in a traditional white sailor suit (or Middy suit). During this period, it was a common practice for military units to adopt a young child—often an orphan, a local villager, or the son of one of the officers—as a unit mascot to boost morale. Alternatively, the child may have been a family member visiting the training camp for a final portrait before the regiment's overseas deployment. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE For all "Shipping and Delivery Available" items - EMAIL US FOR A QUOTE at [email protected] Dimensions: 9.5x6 Pickup category timeslot {A}