Uniform, Military

Name/Title

Uniform, Military

Entry/Object ID

88.98.1, 2

Description

(a) Blouse. Material: textile and metal. Size: 17 1/4" W. across shoulders x 31 1/2" L. x 25" L. sleeves. Description: green wool serge - front jacket closure with four gold colored metal shank buttons stamped with the Army crest - one pleated breast pocket on each side - one pocket on each side below waistline - all pockets close with a single button flap - long sleeves - shoulder epaulet straps attach with a single button - center back vertical vent - triangular patches at both shoulders display the gold embroidered Army crest (rank insignia: private first class) - rectangular red and gold patch on left shoulder displays two black arrows pointing upwards (division) - green satin bodice and sleeve lining - white label inside right breast pocket with cleaning instructions - label inside back neckline: "37R" - cord (#88.98.6) is worn on the left shoulder strap and sleeve. (b) Pants. Material: textile, metal, plastic. Size: 31 1/2" W, x 39" L. Description: green, wool - front closure with a metal zipper with one hidden plastic button - one slit pocket on each side at hipline - one slit pocket on back at both sides.

Context

Waseca County Military - Peacetime U.S. Army uniform worn by donor's son, Devin Hoy who enlisted in January 1986 and was discharged in January 1989. Hoy attended boot camp in Ft. Worth, TX and was stationed in the Texas and Oklahoma during his service. His MOS was Redeye Laser. Entire uniform: # 88.98.3-4a,b #88.98.5-6

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Uniform, Military

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Uniform

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 21, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024