COAT

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an olive green military uniform coat, featuring a double-breasted design with two large buttons on the front and a classic collar. The coat includes two flap-covered side pockets and appears to be made of a heavy wool fabric. A distinctive chevron insignia is present on one sleeve near the cuff, indicating a rank or unit designation.

The image depicts an olive green military uniform coat, featuring a double-breasted design with two large buttons on the front and a classic collar. The coat includes two flap-covered side pockets and appears to be made of a heavy wool fabric. A distinctive chevron insignia is present on one sleeve near the cuff, indicating a rank or unit designation.

Name/Title

COAT

Entry/Object ID

1962.24.7 A

Description

UNIFORM COAT

Collection

WORLD WAR I

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Coat

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Research Notes

Notes

This is likely a U.S. Model 1917 Winter Overcoat, commonly called a greatcoat. Made from thick wool with cotton lined sleeves, this garment was designed to insulate members of the American Expeditionary Forces against harsh European winters during World War I.