World War I Officer's Uniform: jacket, trousers, hat

Datec.1917

MediumWool, twill, silk, plastic, metal

DimensionsJacket: 30 x 23 in. (76.2 x 58.4 cm) Trousers: 38 x 22 in. (96.5 x 55.9 cm) Hat: 2 1/4 x 10 in. (5.7 x 25.4 cm)

ClassificationsClothing -- Outerwear

Catalog number2007.60.1

DescriptionA. The World War I uniform jacket has stand-up collar with hook closures. Lower sleeve has band of trim. Left sleeve has rank single chevrons. It has fitted stitched back. Front has four big pockets, with buttons, one slit on inside. It has two "US" pins, a crossed rifle pin, and two brass epaulets.
B. The trousers have 12 inch slits to knee that button with inner leg padding. The fly buttons. It's unlined. Waist has slide tabs for fit. Both sides have small pockets--one on inside with buttons.
C. The hat has round flat top with leather visor, with front band connected to button (metal) on either side. Front has American insignia--eagle, round object with stars and union shield. Inner has transparent plastic pocket.

Rank is 2nd Lt.
Infantry
Red chevron for honorable discharge
other chevron on same sleeve for 6 months of overseas service

C- Location of Hat is TC3, TOP

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