Uniform
- Object Name:
- Uniform
- Object ID:
- 1999.007.01
- Creator:
- Bendone
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1941-1945
- Description:
- Jacket, Class A Army, winter uniform. Green wool. Single-breasted; peaked lapel; 4 front pockets; epaulets. Four button and belt front closure. Several military insignias on front, collar, epaulets, and sleeves. Five colored fabric ribbons, arranged in 2 rows, pinned above left breast pocket. One unit award -- blue fabric in frame -- pinned above right breast pocket. Coast artillery branch insignia -- crossed cannons with shell -- pinned to each lapel. "U.S." insignia pinned to each side of collar. Colonel's eagle insignia pinned to each epaulet. Embroidered patch with "A" (first Army) on left shoulder. Embroidered patch with "AA" (antiaircraft) on right shoulder. Seven service stripes (each represents 6 months served) embroidered on patch, sewn onto lower left sleeve. Maker's label inside left front, "BENDONE / NEW YORK / Skinner / RAYON LINING". Jacket fully lined; 1 inside pocket. Buttons are brass (except for 1 replacement button) with eagle insignia (no maker's mark on buttons).
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Rayon - Credit Line:
- Gift of Rosemary B. Chandler
- People:
- Chandler, Horton L. (1898-1970)
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