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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.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) Type M1912/1917 officer'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; single gold officer's lace on each cuff; epaulets; two overseas service chevrons on left cuff; 3rd Army Aviation insignia on left shoulder. United States Army Air Service Enlisted man's olive green wool service coat with stand collar; 2 upper button flap pockets with box pleats; 2 lower button flap pockets; 5 brass buttons down front; silver wire on black wool pilot's badge on left breast; brass United States "U.S." national identification insignia on right collar; Air Service winged propeller insignia on left collar; Master Signal Electrician insignia on right arm; olive drab colo; two overseas service chevrons on left cuff; World War I Victory medal ribbon over left breast pocket. Dimensions Clothing: 76.8 x 84.5 x 6.4cm (30 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.)
Other (Sleeve): 58.4cm (23 in.)
Other (Shoulder): 43.2cm (17 in.)
 Materials AVIATION COLLAR - BRASS
Overall: Wool, Cotton
 Inventory Number A19890057000 Credit Line Donated by Gordon Friang Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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