This is an example of the United States Air Force shade no. 84 wool service coat. Shade 84 was the first blue uniformed issued to USAF personnel in 1947 and was phased out in 1967 by the Shade 1549 verson.
This uniform was worn by the donor while serving with Military Air Lift Command.
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
Manufacturer
Harle
Physical Description
United States Air Force (USAF) blue shade No. 84 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: 88.9 x 91.4 x 5.1cm (35 x 36 x 2 in.)
Materials
Wool, synthetic fabric, metal
Inventory Number
A19710734000
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. Richard W. Morris
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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