The image depicts a double-breasted wool overcoat in a khaki color, featuring six brass buttons, three on each side.
Name/Title
COAT
Entry/Object ID
1986.27.2
Description
Overcoat/wool/khaki color/double-breasted look - can be buttoned to either side/6 brass buttons - 3 on each side/2 pockets/cotton lining halfway down/buttons at back kickpleat also/U.S. military
Collection
WORLD WAR II
Made/Created
Notes
Date: 1941-1945
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
Material
BRASS
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a U.S. Army Model 1939 Enlisted Man's Wool Overcoat, which was commonly called a "greatcoat." Standard issue to all enlisted soldiers during World War II, this coat was made from heavy olive drab melton wool. It saw heavy use in the Aleutian Islands campaign and during the harsh winter months in the European theater. Thousands of these coats were rushed to the front lines during the Battle of the Bulge to combat a critical shortage of warm winter clothing.
