Jacket, Military
- Object Name:
- Jacket, Military
- Object ID:
- 1989.010.02 a
- Date:
- 1950-1953
- Description:
- Jacket, Korean War Officer's Class A summer uniform worn by Frederick M. Wood of Concord, NH. Khaki cotton with partial tan lining. Two patch pockets on chest with flaps and mock brass button closure. Flap actually closed by metal snaps at lower corners of flap. Two lower pockets with flaps and mock brass button closures. Four brass buttons down front. All brass buttons have raised US Eagle insignia. On upper lapels, crossed cannon pins denoting Field Artillery. "U.S." pins on collar corners, one silver, one gold. Shoulder loops with gold major's leaves and brass buttons. Tan cord sewn on sleeves. On right sleeve, a patch with six gold overseas service bars (each one denoting 6 months of time). Brown label on interior breast pocket with image of an American Eagle and "REGULATION ARMY OFFICER'S UNIFORM". "FREDERICK M. WOOD/ 0-365509" stamped three times on inside lining.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Metal
Brass
Gold - Dimensions:
- W-18.5 L-31.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned and worn by donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Frederick M. Wood
- People:
- Wood, Frederick M. (1912-2008)
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