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WWI POSTER HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS BLACK TROOP LINCOLNThe2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high quality reproduction, print of a magnificent 1918 poster commemorating the heroism of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all African-American unit from New York, during World War I. Nicknamed The Harlem Hellfighters, these troops were the first American unit to actually face the Germans, although technically it was really under the French Flag since they had been loaned to the French Government. They so distinguished themselves that they received numerous decorations from the French Government. The Harlem Hellfighters suffered 1500 casualties during the conflict. While originally assigned to labor details, they continued to suffer racist attacks from other units—some of which turned into significant battles. Finally, they were assigned to the French Army. An officer who documented their exploits described their service as 191 days under fire, never lost a foot of ground or had a man taken prisoner (though two were captured they were immediately released). The unit was the first American unit to return home and marched up Fifth Avenue in New York City. Today the 369th has become the 369th Corp Support Battalion and has served in Iraq. The poster features a group of African-American troops in action against German soldiers, some of whom have surrendered. In the air are airplanes and shells bursting. Above the fray a proud Abraham Lincoln looks down on their actions. CAPTION: True Sons of Freedom. TEXT ON LEFT HAND SIDE: COLORED MEN, The First Americans Who Planted Our Flag on The Firing Line. QUOTE BELOW LINCOLN: Liberty and Freedom Shall Not Perish. The Charles Gustrine Company, Chicago did the original chromolithograph on which this new print is based. We have many more World War I posters, prints, photos and ads in our store. To view them Click Here. DECORATING IDEAS: This print will be ideal for a library, den or home bar. GIFT IDEAS: This will make an ideal gift for anyone who collects African-American Military memorabilia. PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days. Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 13 inches high. Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 13.5 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes. SUPER SHIPPING SAVINGS We ship all items ordered and paid for at the same time for ONE LOW shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred items. We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred items. Here is how it works. Simply purchase all of your items BEFORE you checkout or pay for any single item. After purchasing your last item, proceed to checkout for that item. eBay will automatically combine ALL items into one single payment with only ONE shipping and handling charge based on the shipping method you choose. MAKE US A FAVORITE STORE: Make us a favorite store and we will send you a favorite customers newsletter with specials and announcements on the new posters and photographs in our listings. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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