Jim Butcher (B. 1944) "Defenders of Freedom" Orig.

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Important Fine & Decorative Art Auction

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Sep 26, 2021

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  Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "Army/Defenders of Freedom" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board.
  
  Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
  
  This painting is the original painting which was used on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Army Defenders of Freedom issued July 21, 1980.
  
  The history of the uniform of the U.S. Army began during the Revolutionary War, when the typical member of General George Washington's Continental Army was a brave farmer or woodsman turned militiaman. If he was properly outfitted he wore a blue cutaway coat faced in the color that identified the region he came from: white for New England, buff for Pennsylvania and vicinity, and red if he was from the South. In addition he wore a white shirt and breeches. But, because necessary cloth and leather were lacking, few were able to wear the first "proper" uniform. By 1775, cloth shortages were so severe that not enough uniforms were available to distinguish officers from their men, and General Washington was obliged to devise badges so rank could be identified by sight. The Civil War ushered in the Union Army uniform of dark blue flannel blouses and forage caps worn with light blue trousers. After the rigors of the Civil War, the dashing epaulettes and sashes on the uniforms appeared more handsome than ever, and officers proudly wore gold sword knots and shakos decorated with plumes or gilt. By the onset of World War I, the uniform had evolved into the "Doughboys" khaki uniform. The emphasis on the protective coloration and simplicity of style continued through World War II. Today's U.S. Army serviceman wears a dark green single-breasted coat and trousers in winter and green shirt with dark green trousers for the summer. Army women wear green two-piece uniforms with white shirts and black berets.
  
  Image Size: 15.5 x 15.5 in.
  Overall Size: 20 x 20 in.
  Unframed.
  (B06443)

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