This is a standard issue M1912/1917 United States Army Air Service uniform coat. It was transferred by the United States Air Force Museum to the National Air and Space Museum and there is no known information about who used the coat.
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 Service (USAAS) Type M1912/1917 officer'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; single gold officer's lace on each cuff; epaulets; two overseas service chevrons on left cuff; 3rd Army Aviation insignia on left shoulder.
Dimensions
Clothing: 81.3 x 83.2 x 7cm (32 x 32 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Other (Sleeve): 55.9cm (22 in.)
Other (Shoulder): 43.2cm (17 in.)
Materials
Wool, cotton, brass
Inventory Number
A19770005000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force Museum
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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