Original Item: Only One Available. The turn of the century marked a uniform change for the Army. The M-1910 service uniform, issued for work and field use, was the service’s first uniform that was solely one color. It was olive drab green wool in the winter and khaki cotton in the summer, like this visor. This uniform change was the first time that a blue coat or trousers was not issued as a service uniform. By the time the U.S. entered WWI, the winter service uniform had become the standard field and combat uniform choice for the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.

This early M-1910 peaked visor is constructed in a lovely khaki cotton and is in remarkable condition for its age. The outside of the visor has minor staining with no moth nips or tearing present. The thin brown leather decorative chinstrap is complete but is almost torn completely through on the right side as you’re facing it. The tarnished brass buttons on the side are the correct early Federal Eagle “general service” buttons. The front insignia is a lovely example of Crossed Cannons signifying artillery use. The interior features a lovely leather sweatband which is complete in appearance but is detached in various areas around the perimeter. There is minor staining present on the lining but the top still features a complete and bold stamping:

ARMY AND NAVY
HARDING
UNIFORMS
22 SCHOOL ST.
BOSTON

The Harding Uniform and Regalia Company was a well known company that produced/retailed various military uniforms and equipment such as visors, complete uniforms and even swords.

This is a fantastic example of an early model visor which is growing increasingly difficult to find in today’s market, and to find one in this condition is a rarity.

Comes more than ready for display!

Artillery of World War I
The artillery of World War I, which led to trench warfare, was an important factor in the war, influenced its tactics, operations, and incorporated strategies that were used by the belligerents to break the stalemate at the front. World War I raised artillery to a new level of importance on the battlefield.

The First World War saw many developments in artillery warfare. Artillery could now fire the new high explosive shells, and throw them farther and at a higher rate of fire. Because of this, enemies in trenches were no longer always safe, and could constantly be fired upon. In some areas, artillery concentration was common, with several guns firing onto an area such as a line of trenches, each gun firing several rounds per minute for hours. Artillery barrages were also used before an infantry battle, to distract the enemy away from the place of attack, or the paths behind the lines were fired on so that enemy reinforcements could not safely reach the front lines.

Mortars were revived by the Germans because of their ability to shoot at an angle above 45 degrees, and they, therefore, could theoretically (although not often) drop shells directly in an enemy's trench before exploding, for maximum damage. Artillery shells were used for weapon emission by the German troops in 1915, and the Allies followed their example after the Second Battle of Ypres.

The United States lacked industry that could build artillery and was only able to do so in collaboration with European manufacturers. With the outbreak of the war in 1914, this collaboration came to an end as European manufacturers focused on equipping their home countries. When the United States entered the war in 1917, it was clear that their artillery would not be sufficient, so the USA mostly used French and British artillery.