Name/Title
Uniform, Military WWIEntry/Object ID
8147a, bDescription
Military Uniform. (a) Jacket. Material: textile and metal. Size: 18" W. across shoulders x 31" L. x 25 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: olive green wool blouse - brown cotton bodice lining - green cotton sleeve lining - round neckline - stand-up collar fastens with two heavy hooks and eyes - one round metal collar pin on each side stamped "U.S." (#8147 c and d) - front closure with five black metal shank buttons each stamped with the Army crest - one breast pocket on each side - one patch pocket at waistline on each side - all pockets close with a single button flap - shoulder epaulets fasten down with a single button - long sleeves - right sleeve displays three gold chevrons (Sergeant rank) - left sleeve displays one red chevron - green loop inside back neckline for hanging. (b) Pants. Military pants. Material: textile, metal and celluloid. Size: 35 1/2" W. waistline x 26" L. Description: olive green wool - tan cotton waistband and pocket lining - jodhpur style pants taper to reinforced knee area and calves - front fly closure with five silver toned metal "U.S. Army" buttons - two hip pockets - two front pockets one right side coin pocket below waistband seam - six waistband belt loops - reinforced inside knee area - twenty metal eyes on each outside pant leg hold a green lacing cord.Context
Waseca County Military - WWI. Probably from Howard Deichen Estate & donated Aug. 1976; because #8147 & #8149 both are from Deichen.(Accession card #8148 missing.)Cataloged By
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Object Name
Uniform, Military WWIClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
May 20, 1998Update Date
November 21, 2024