Description: Photo of an American WWI Veteran was found inside this frame that had a letter from King George V. On the portrait an Great War Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin can be seen worn by the veteran's lapel. The letter was written by King George V to the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) arriving in Europe during WWI. The AEF were the United States Armed Forces sent overseas in the last year of the war to fight alongside the English and the French against the German forces. The original letter is in an archive in the U.K. Over a million copies were made to hand out to the troops who landed in England in 1918.Printed on the stationary of Windsor Castle, the King welcomes the soldiers of the United States to the British Isles."I wish I could shake the hand of each one of you and bid you God speed on your mission," wrote the King.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-20T17:36:18.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
