Description: exceptional military memorabilia Magnificent military silver watch sold by Breguet to Colonel Budd in 1917 during the First World War the watch was presented in a photo to the Breguet house who found it in the archives and whom I thank for the help, the buyer can buy the certificate at Place Vendôme if he wishes the watch is currently in perfect working order and is well preserved for its age; please if you are interested please contact me directly any offer made without having contacted me will not receive any response point thank you for your understanding . Much decorated World War I veteran who served as a technical advisor for the Versailles Conference at the conclusion of the war. Served in the U.S. Army for over 31 years. Commanded the 311th Reg. of he 78th Infanty Division. A village in France was so grateful for having been liberated by the first Allied troops in 1918 that they erected a plaque commemorating the commander Col. Budd. A street in Tannay was also named "Rue du Colonel Budd." After his retirement in 1932, he lived and farmed in Windsor, Massachusetts. He bequested land, with endowment, which is now the all season recreational area of "Notchview," which houses the Colonel Arthur D. Budd Visitor Center.Married first to the widow Helen Gamwell Ely in London in 1920; she died in 1958. Married secondly to the widow Dorothy Frances Whitney who died in 1985.[The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Dryhurst Budd, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, 28 October 1918. After our troops had established a neat line and before the position had been consolidated, the enemy put down an extraordinary heavy barrage on the position. Colonel Budd went through this barrage from one end of the line to the other to prepare for the expected counterattack before returning to his post of command.Contributor: BarryC (47806468)]
Price: 4200 GBP
Location: Les Contamines Montjoie
End Time: 2025-01-06T18:22:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 74.25 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Breguet
Type: Pocket Watch
Department: Men
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Escapement Type: Anchor
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Dial Colour: White
With Papers: No
Case Material: Silver
