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Manufacturer:
Neiman Marcus Co.  Search this
Materials:
Overall: Wool, synthetic fabric, brass, plastic
Dimensions:
Clothing: 83.8 x 86.4 x 5.1cm (33 x 34 x 2 in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
United States Navy green wool winter aviator coat; single breasted with drop fall collar and three bronze buttons down front with USN embossed eagle insignia; two breast flap pockets; two lower flap pockets; gold wire naval aviator wing badge over left breast pocket; black Lieutenant (j.g.) rank insignia bands with line officer five point star on cuffs; attached belt; single rear pleat.
Summary:
This is an example of the standard issue United States Navy winter wool naval aviator uniform. Adopted in September 1917, the green uniform of the U.S. Marine Corps was authorized for aviation officers as a winter service uniform. The wearing of the aviation green uniform was mandatory only for commissioned and warrant officers designated as naval aviators, and CPOs designated naval aviation pilots, serving in pilot status. The green uniform was formally retired in November 1985.
Credit Line:
Donated by James Means
Inventory Number:
A19721166000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90f95d66f-b1ed-49e5-9631-bae7aca3f983
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19721166000