This is a standard issue M1912/1917 United States Army Air Service uniform coat worn by Chauffer 1st Class Forest Larkin Berry who served in Toul France with the 278th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.
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.
Dimensions
Clothing: 78.7 x 79.4 x 5.7cm (31 x 31 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Other (Sleeve): 58.4cm (23 in.)
Other (Shoulder): 41.9cm (16 1/2 in.)
Materials
Overall: Wool, cotton, brass,
Inventory Number
A19830309000
Credit Line
Donated by Allie Johnson
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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