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This is a standard issue United States officer's coat from World War I. There is no known information about who used the coat.

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; wool United States Air Service roundel and "A" sewn on left shoulder; faded red wool discharge chevron on left arm; two overseas service chevrons on left cuff. Sergeant's rank insignia with Air Service WInged Propeller on right shoulder. Dimensions Clothing: 76.2 x 64.8 x 9.5cm (30 x 25 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Materials Wool, cotton, brass, silk
Inventory Number A20010441000 Credit Line Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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