Original U.S. WWI Harlem Hellfighters 369th Infantry Regiment Named Banjo Played by Needham Roberts in Séchault, France - 2nd American to Ever Receive the Croix de Guerre Antique Winchesters The red "X"s around the

The red "X"s around the top of the grenade would indicate that it was filled with Amatol 80/20 filling

and there is only a bit of light rusting

Everything checks out with the units and time served

Overall we would rate this a 7 to 8 out of 10

Original U.S. WWI Harlem Hellfighters 369th Infantry Regiment Named Banjo Played by Needham Roberts in Séchault, France - 2nd American to Ever Receive the Croix de Guerre Antique Winchesters The red "X"s around theOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is the most tremendous military musical instrument we have ever offered. This is a banjo attributed to Private Needham Roberts, who was on sentry duty with Henry Johnson on May 14th, 1918, when they were both attacked by a German raiding party consisting of at least 12 soldiers. While under intense enemy fire and despite receiving significant wounds, Private Johnson mounted a brave retaliation, resulting in several