This is a standard issue M1912/1917 United States Army Air Service uniform coat. There is no information about the coat's owner or service record.
Donated by Paul E. Garber
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Clothing: 74.9 x 73.7 x 6.4cm (29 1/2 x 29 x 2 1/2 in.)
Materials:
Overall: Wool
Buttons and Insignia: Blackened Bronze
Physical Description:
United States Army Air Signal Corps Type M1912/1917 enlisted man's uniform coat; single breasted drab wool with five brass buttons down front; two upper patch pockets and two lower patch pockets with brass buttoned flap; stiff or "choker" collar; brass "U.S." insignia on right collar and Signal Corps crossed flag insignia on left collar; epaulets; gold wire three years overseas service chevron on right cuff; red "discharge" chevron on upper left arm; Staff Sargent rank insignia on left arm; Mexican Boarder Service and World War I Victory Medal ribbons over left pocket.
