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Uniform, MilitaryEntry/Object ID
1979.750.003Description
WWI uniform with patches for the US Army Motor Transport Corp worn by Dewey Swan.
a) Coat - Wool army green with insignia on both sleeves
b) Pants - Wool army green; knee length with buttons at knee and waist closure
c) Cap - Wool army green garrison cap
d) Shirt - Light wool army green with long sleeves
e) Belt - Brown leather belt with brass buckle. Buckle has a crown and words "Gott Mit Uns"
f) Belt - Canvas army green belt
g-h) Leggings - Wool green puttees (wrap from ankle to knee)
i) Overcoat - Brown wool double breasted overcoatUse
military uniform of the US Army during WWIContext
This uniform was worn by Dewey Swan during his service with the Motor Transport Corp of the US Army in WWI. Dewey Swan was working as a bench hand at the US Wind Engine & Pump Co. when he enlisted. He served with the newly formed Motor Transport Corps. Motor vehicles were a novel technology for the American military in WWI and mechanics were in high demand. The Corps managed the Army’s fleet of trucks to transport supplies and personnel.
The corps adopted the winged helmet of Mercury, the Roman god of speed and travel, as their symbol. It can be seen on the collar of Swan’s uniform and on the right sleeve.Collection
Textiles - MilitaryLexicon
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
a) coat - 28" length
b) pants - 32"
c) cap - 12"
d) shirt - 33"
e) belt - 35"
f) belt - 37"
g-h) puttees - 100"
i) overcoat - 38"Relationships
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Swan, DeweyExhibitions
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To Secure These RightsNotes
Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01. Displayed shirt, pants, belt, puttees, coat and garrison capUpdated By
Kate GarrettUpdate Date
August 13, 2026
