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This is a standard issue M1912/1917 United States Army Air Service uniform coat. There is no information about the coat's owner or service record.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military Physical Description United States Army Air Signal Corps Type M1912/1917 enlisted man's uniform coat; single breasted drab wool with five brass buttons down front; two upper patch pockets and two lower patch pockets with brass buttoned flap; stiff or "choker" collar; brass "U.S." insignia on right collar and Signal Corps crossed flag insignia on left collar; epaulets; gold wire three years overseas service chevron on right cuff; red "discharge" chevron on upper left arm; Staff Sargent rank insignia on left arm; Mexican Boarder Service and World War I Victory Medal ribbons over left pocket. Dimensions Clothing: 74.9 x 73.7 x 6.4cm (29 1/2 x 29 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Overall: Wool
Buttons and Insignia: Blackened Bronze
 Inventory Number A19721090000 Credit Line Donated by Paul E. Garber Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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