8469e
Uniform, Military, WWII Jacket
1918 Approximate
PLACEHOLDER Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18" W. x 32" L. . Description: olive green wool - khaki cotton lining throughout - high round neckline - stand-up collar close with two sets of heavy hooks and eyes - front closure from neckline to hemline with five buttons imprinted with the Army crest and with one heavy hook and eye set - one breast pocket on each side and one pocket on each side at waistline - pockets each have a flap and close with one metal button - shoulder epaulet straps attach with a single button - one left collar dog is a round pin imprinted with "U.S." above the number "3" (signifies 3rd Army) - left shoulder sleeve patches: (1) "A" on a round patch (signifies Company) and (2) red chevron (signifies rank of Private) - cuff is trimmed with two brown chevrons (wound stripes). Victory medal #8469 f has been removed from the left breast pocket.
Waseca County Military - WW I. Minnie Krause Estate. Complete uniform with helmet, boots, belt, money belt and gas mask worn by Edward Otto Krause in WW I. U.S. Army uniform, #8469 a-n.