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Richard G BullScope and Content
This uniform belongs to the United States Army, specifically from the World War II era (roughly 1941–1945).
Based on the visible insignia and the style of the coat, here are the specific details:
1. The Branch: U.S. Army (Air Forces)
While this is a standard U.S. Army Officer's "Chocolate" Service Coat, it was most famously worn by members of the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF). During WWII, the Air Force was not yet an independent branch; it was a component of the Army.
2. Key Identifying Features
The Cap Insignia: The large gold eagle on the service cap (called the "Officer's Eagle") is the Coat of Arms of the United States. This was standard for Army officers.
The "Crusher" Cap: The soft, slumped look of the cap suggests it is a "crusher" cap. Pilots and aircrews famously removed the stiffening wire from their caps so they could wear headsets over them, making this look iconic to WWII aviators.
Lapel Insignia: * Upper Lapels: You can see the circular "U.S." insignia.
Lower Lapels: These typically featured the "Branch of Service" insignia. For the Army Air Forces, this would be the "Prop and Wings" (a vertical propeller with horizontal wings).
Please note: that while the above description says that this is an Army Uniform - the US Air Force was a part of the Army during the Korean conflict, in which Richard G Bull was a part of.