This is an example of the United States Air Force shade no. 1084 polyester/wool service coat. This particular coat was worn by Lt. Col. Michael Collins, Command Modual Pilot of Apollo 11.
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
Date
c. 1969
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Manufacturer
Weintraub Bros. Co.
Physical Description
United States Air Force (USAF) blue shade No. 1549 polyester wool service coat; single breasted with drop fall collar; four silver buttons down front with U.S. Air Force crest embossed; two upper box pleat pockets with button flap closure; two lower patch pockets with button flap closure; officer stripe on each cuff; epaulets with silver buttons.
Dimensions
Clothing: 86.4 x 66 x 8.3cm (34 x 26 x 3 1/4 in.)
Materials
Overall: Wool, brass, synthetic fabric
Inventory Number
A19720530000
Credit Line
Donated by Michael Collins
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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