Uniform

Name/Title

Uniform

Entry/Object ID

T2023.1.7

Description

Children's American Legion Drum & Bugle Corp uniform, comprised of a jacket, pants, and hat. The jacket is light blue, with a red collar with gold piping, and red stripes on the sleeves, as well as along the hems. There is a thick belt and cross body strap, both black with buckles. There are two vertical rows of buttons flanking a circular patch in the middle. On the left shoulder is a Vermont patch, three golden cords and a silver whistle on a cord . The hat is red, with a circular patch and the words "BARRE VT / WORLD'S GRANITE CENTER" embroidered in gold thread on the side. The piping is blue. The pants are red with a blue stripe down the side. Displayed with the uniform are photos of it being worn.

Context

Worn by George M. Anderson in 1939, at age 7.

Dimensions

Height

43-1/2 in

Width

23-1/2 in