World War II U.S. Army Winter Service Coat
Name/Title
World War II U.S. Army Winter Service CoatEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.201Description
A long, olive drab wool coat. The coat buttons up in the center, with four gold buttons with the United States Coat of Arms embossed on them. There are breast pockets and lower pockets on both sides of the coat, all of which close with a button-down flap, that also features gold buttons with the coat of arms. There is a Sergeant First Class insignia patch on each arm, consisting of a navy background and three gold triangles angling up and two lines at the bottom. On the right arm, above the SFC patch, is a patch for the 7th Army Division, featuring a red triangle inside of yellow stepped triangle, inside of a blue triangle. On the left arm, above the SFC patch, is a circle patch for the Army Ground Forces, featuring a blue stripe at the top, a white stripe in the middle, and a red stripe at the bottom. On the right lapel is a golden, circular pin featuring "U.S." for enlisted service members, and on the left lapel is a golden, circular pin featuring a castle for the Army Corp of Engineers. Above the left breast pocket are three service ribbons: the first is blue with white, black, and red stripes, for the American Campaign, the second is mostly green and brown with red, blue, and white stripes for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, and the third is red in the center with a variety of colored stripes at each end, for the World War II Victory.Collection
History Collection, Carlisle CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CoatClothing Sex
MaleSize
42LTextile Details
Fabric
Worsted WoolMaterial
WoolColor
Olive, Gold, Navy, Blue, White, Red, Yellow, Black, Green, Brown, Purple, OrangeMade/Created
Date made
circa 1943Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Uniform, Military DressNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1006BDimensions
Width
36-1/4 inLength
35-1/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while coat is lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Frederick Burch Carlisle, Jr.Notes
Owner/DonorRelated Events
Event
World War IIProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Fred Carlisle, Jr.Owner/Agent
Frederick Burch Carlisle, Jr.Acquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jan 31, 1995Exhibitions
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3