AEF 21st Engineers Uniform & Victory Medal

• This lot features an AEF 21st Engineers Uniform from World War I, complete with an ID tag and a Victory Medal.
• The enlisted issue M1912 olive drab wool service coat is adorned with "US / 21" and Engineer discs, a Sergeant First Class of Engineers rank chevron, two overseas service chevrons, an honorable discharge chevron, and a 1st Army Engineers shoulder insignia.
• The left chest displays a US WWI Victory Medal with St. Mihiel and Defensive Sector clasps.
• The interior is marked "M Jackson" in purple laundry pen.
• The set includes breeches and an ID tag from "S.F. CAHILL / HQ DET / 21 ENGRS."

Research indicates that Sylvester F. Cahill was from the Bay Area of California, but was listed as a Private in transport records, suggesting the uniform was not originally his. The Victory Medal is plausible for the 21st Engineers, eligible for St. Mihiel and Meuse Argonne, but likely added later. The components are original but a