Jacket, Military
- Object Name:
- Jacket, Military
- Object ID:
- 1993.004.02.1
- Date:
- 1956-1970
- Description:
- Jacket, military uniform, women's summer. Worn by Lt. Col. Eleanor V. Spiller, U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Green and white polyester. Short sleeved, single breasted, 4 button, hip length, 2 slanted front pockets at hip, snap-in shoulder pads, dark green cotton cord trim around sleeves and collar. Four gold-colored metal buttons with eagle and shield design, not attached. Attached insignia: "U.S" gold metal, right collar, gold color metal caduceus with N left collar, Lt. Col. silver color metal oak leaf on each shoulder. Right chest: red and gold ribbon--Presidential Unit Citation, black nameplate with white lettering "SPILLER". Left chest ribbons, top row: Meritorious Service medal, 2nd row: Army Commendation medal, Japan Occupation, 3rd row: National Defense, Korea Service, Vietnam Service, 4th row: Armed Forces Reserve, United Nations, Republic of Vietnam Campaign.
- Material:
- Textile
Polyester
Metal - Provenance:
- Donated by Lt. Col. Eleanor v. Spiller, U.S. Army Nurse corps retired, residence Glencliff, NH. Served from Oct.1950 through Dec. 31, 1971, in Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Eleanor V. Spiller
- People:
- Spiller, Eleanor V.
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