WWII Army Engineer Uniform

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WWII Army Engineer Uniform

Description

Brown khaki jacket of army engineer uniform. Front opening fastened with 4 buttons 7/8" in diameter (3 brass and 1 brown button). Four pockets have button flaps. Three brass buttons of 5/8" in diameter (one button missing). Two buttons of 5/8" in diameter on shoulder straps. Shoulder straps 1-5/8" wide x 6-1/4" long attached at top of shoulder seam. Button holes in shoulder straps are 3-3/4" from shoulder seam thru which shoulder buttons protrude. Brass buttons embellished in design of eagle. Ribbon braid 1/2" wide brown is attached 3" above ends of sleeves.

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Purchased at Wilmette Estate sale - McDrews.