Mess Dress Jacket

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

Name/Title

Mess Dress Jacket

Entry/Object ID

2015.37.32

Description

Air Force Formal dress uniform with insignia attached. On the inside is a patch nothing that the Jacket is of 'Patriot' brand by 'Weintraub Bro's Co.' of Philidelphia. It is 'Dry Clean Only'. The silk lining contains inside pockets. Includes dress pants with a silk stripe running down the side The Silver Oak Leaf patches on the shoulders of the jacket displayed Rev. George P. Allen's authority as a Lieutenant Colonel. The cross pin on the front of the jacket was the USAF Christian Chaplain badge. This badge has presedence over all other badges, therefore, soldiers were to address George P. Allen by Reverand. The maroon and white striped ribbon is a Meritorious Service medal. It was institiuted in 1969. One earns this medal fo outstanding meritorious achievemnt or service to the US (non-combative). The red and yellow ribbon is the National Defense Service Medal. It was instituted in 1953. One can earn this medal for honorable duty during the following dates: 1950-54, 1961-74, 1990-95. The blue and tan ribbon is a medal of Armed Forces Reserve Medal. It was insituted in 1950. Given for 10 years of honorable service within a 12 year period.

Cataloged By

Lauren Bergeski

Acquisition

Accession

2015.37

Source or Donor

Marguerite Allen

Acquisition Method

Donation

Source (if not Accessioned)

Marguerite Allen

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Uniform

Clothing Sex

Male

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980 - circa 2000

Time Period

Cold War

Location

Location

Portable Closet

Closet HC-3

Room

store room 2

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

George P. Allen