Uniform

Object Name:

Uniform

Object ID:

1990.036.01.1-.4

Date:

1943-1945

Description:

World War II Air Force uniform worn by Philip Donovan (1921-1992), including (.1) overcoat, (.2) jacket, (.3) necktie, (.4) necktie, (.5) hat, (.6) cap, (.7) cap, (.8) cap, and (.9) belt.
.1 Overcoat -- olive green wool. Front is double-breasted, with diamond-shaped patch (eagle in circle, gold on olive green) on right side, and 2 side pockets. Shoulder epaulets present. Four emblems stitched onto left sleeve (top to bottom): blue circle with gold "5" and red and white comet (signifying Fifth Air Force); 3 stripe chevron, white on blue (signifying sergeant); 5 bars, gold on olive gree; 1 slant stripe, olive on black. Identical chevron patch also on right sleeve. Interior label reads: "OVERCOAT, WOOL, MELTON, / O. D. ROLL COLLAR, 32 oz. Stock No. 55-0-8925 / Size 36R / ALBERT TURNER & CO. / P. O. 22567/ Dated May 4, 1945 / Tent Spec. P. Q. D. # 164 / Phila. Q.. M. Depot." Total of 19 buttons, 12 olive plastic with eagle, 7 plain plastic olive.
.2 Jacket -- olive green wool. Same arm and breast insignias as on overcoat, plus two cloth-covered bars pinned on right side. Four front pockets and two shoulder epaulets present. "38 R stamped on neck interior. Total of 10 button, each metal, gold color, with image of eagle.
.3 Necktie -- olive green wool. Cut on bias, no lining, interfacing present.. "D1174" stamped on interior.
.4 Necktie -- beige synthetic textile. "D1174" stamped on interior. "3880" stamped on neck portion exterior. No lining, facing present, reinforced along neck edge.

Material:

Textile
Plastic
Metal
Wool
Brass

Provenance:

Uniform used by donor in WWII.

Credit Line:

Gift of Philip J. Donovan

People:

Donovan, Philip (1921-1992)