KHAKI/GREEN/STAND-UP COLLAR/4 POCKETS/BUTTON FLAPS/BUTTON CLOSURE/TWO BUTTONS ON COLLAR/ONE WITH U.S./OTHER WITH CROSSED RIFLES/THREE PATCHES ON LEFT SLEEVE/ONE PATCH ON RIGHT SLEEVE
Use
35th Infantry Division Uniform
Collection
WORLD WAR I
Made/Created
Date made
1914 - 1918
Notes
Date: 1914-1918
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
Material
Wool
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a U.S. M1912 or M1917 Service Coat. The M1912 and M1917 designs are very similar and difficult to tell apart, as the M1917 was just a simplified variant that made it easier to quickly mass-produce. Made from heavyweight wool with cotton lining and brass buttons, this garment was worn by the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. It demonstrates a practical approach to military attire, marking a philosophical shift from the ornate and colorful uniforms of the 19th century towards a more functional, camouflage-focused design.
