Coat, Service, Type M1942, United States Army Air Forces
United States Army Air Force (USAAF) enlisted man's Type M1942 service coat; olive drab shade no. 53 single breasted hip length; two upper button flap pockets with plain front; two lower button flap pocket; four 1 in. diameter brass buttons down front with raised United States national eagle crest depicted on each button; drop collar and open lapels; pleated back seams; attached waist belt with slip through brass buckle; epaulets with 1/2 inch diameter brass button; attached belt; epaulets with gold buttons; embroidered United States Air Corps winged insignia on left shoulder; embroidered Corporal's rank insignia on each sleeve; discharge "Ruptured Duck" insignia over right breast pocket; 1 overseas stripe.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
09/19/2008
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Equipment; Flight Gear; Military; People; Uniforms; World War II
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