Military uniform

Name/Title

Military uniform

Description

Olive drab wool tunic, WWI army with 5 eagle buttons down front, 1 each on breast pocket and lower pocket flaps. On right stand up collar there is a pin inscribed U.S. and on left is a pin inscribed with propeller and wings, signifying air service. Left shoulder has patch signifying Army Air Service. Patch below this is an upside down V, showing soldier has been honorably discharged from the American Expeditionary Forces during or after WWI. On lower left sleeve is a chevron of corporal. On right shoulder the patch is the insignia for the Army Air Service. Below this is a chevron denoting rank of sergeant.

Collection

Found in collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.086

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Military uniform, Military tunic

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Wool

Color

Olive drab

Made/Created

Date made

1917

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Create Date

August 27, 2025

Update Date

September 11, 2025