World War II Army Air Corps Uniform (shirt and Jacket)
Datecirca 1943
Mediummetal, fabric, wool
DimensionsWhole: 33 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 1/2 in. (85.1 x 57.2 x 1.3 cm) Jacket: 31 x 22 in.
ClassificationsClothing -- Outerwear
Catalog number2008.66.44
DescriptionA. The jacket is olive drab serge with four front pockets with flaps and epaulettes. There are many brass stamped buttons: four down the front, small ones on each pocket, and one on each epaulette. A "US" round tack and a "wings" tack are on either collar corner. Both sleeves have two chevrons. The left sleeve has a round blue patch with gold wings. This is an enlisted man's dress coat. Rank is corporal. Honorable discharge insignia above right pocket.B. The shirt is plain olive drab, size 15/342 with plastic buttons and two flapped breast pockets. The sleeves are long with button cuffs.
Cap is known as overseas hat.
Status
Not on view
1910- 1925
