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Manufacturer:
Kuppenheimer  Search this
Materials:
Overall: Wool, synthetic fabric, felt, brass
Dimensions:
Clothing: 77.5 x 82.6 x 5.1cm (30 1/2 x 32 1/2 x 2 in.)
Other (Sleeve): 61cm (24 in.)
Other (Shoulder): 40.6cm (16 in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Country of Origin:
United States of America
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.
Summary:
This is a standard issue M1912/1917 United States Army Air Service uniform coat worn by Chauffer 1st Class Forest Larkin Berry who served in Toul France with the 278th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.
Credit Line:
Donated by Allie Johnson
Inventory Number:
A19830315000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90a9310c5-2752-44d7-a4a1-0a3adffec5be
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19830315000