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World War I ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
207814.1Description:
This two-piece uniform is a winter service uniform from the United States Army of the United States Armed Forces. It was worn during World War I.This uniform is made of khaki cotton drill and is comprised of two pieces that include a coat and breeches. The coat features an Engineers patch on the proper left shoulder. There is also a red honorable discharge chevron and three War Service chevrons on the proper left sleeve. This coat has a circular patch on the proper right shoulder and collar devices that represent the United States and Engineers.
Date:
1914 – 1918Materials:
WoolCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Laura Jane StiehlRelated Entities:
Laura Jane Stiehl (donor) United States Army (is related to)The United States Army is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces that specializes in ground-based offensive and defensive warfare. The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.The United States Army we know today has roots that can be traced back to the Continental Army which was formed in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After the War, The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army in 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army is the largest military branch of the armed forces in which participates in disputes worldwide today through preserving peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States.
