U.S. Navy Aviator's Uniform - Joel Benedict
Maker
Rothchild's
Date1943
MediumWool serge, rayon.
DimensionsJacket: 36 x 19 1/2 in. (91.4 x 49.5 cm)
Pants: 30 x 37 in. (76.2 x 94 cm)
ClassificationsClothing -- Outerwear
Catalog number2007.52.8
DescriptionJoel Avery Benedict's green-drab US Navy Aviator's Uniform:A. The jacket is three-button single breasted with lower pockets that have navy-eagle brass buttons to match layer three. The strips attached to strips at shoulder have matching small buttons. The belt is sewn in safari-style. Lower sleeves have three black stripes and a black star. The back has lower vent. Lining is rayon.
B. Pants are straight leg with standard five pockets: two seam sides, two back, one watch. It has belt loops and suspender buttons, no cuffs, metal zipper and button closure.
Rank is Lt. Commander
Status
Not on view
c. 1980
circa 1966
