Identifier | BCM2019-1110A |
Description | World War I uniform coat. Four front patch-pockets with button and flap closures. Five front button closures (neck to waist) and two hooks and eyes to close bottom of coat skirt. Buttons: Front - eagle and shield and sun, ribbon at top "E Pluribus Unum" |
| Back - *AM. BUTTON CO.* Newark, N. J.* . Left arm one stripe-top (red color). Left arm, 4" above sleeve hem, "V"-shaped, 19 coiled metal tubes, copper. Left shoulder sleeve: Infantry patch, red. Sleeves lined with "green" cotton. Mandarin collar with hook and eye closure. 2 Pins: One-US |
| Two-2 crossed rifles. Epaulets with buttons. Coat lined with "green" cotton |
| not attached at hemline. |
Creator | Frankel Uniform Co., New York, Contract July 18, 1918, Specification No. 1285, New York DEPOT, Q. M. C. "18436" (red ink). Stamped: David Coh |
Categories | Special Collections > Fashion Collection |