Military uniform shirt/United States/World War I/cotton khaki color/four pockets on front - with flaps/ five buuttons up froont/ stand-up collar/ metal insignia ("U.S. 127") and "(U.S)." labelat back of shirt/ Coat - Size 6"/ patch with one chevron sewn to left sleeve near cuff
Collection
WORLD WAR I
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1918
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Shirt
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Main Garments
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Cotton
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a M1912/M1917 Cotton Khaki Service Shirt. Constructed from heavy-duty, tightly woven cotton twill or cotton canvas, the shirt was designed to provide breathability and durability in temperate climates. It was part of the standard warm weather uniform of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
