Man's Uniform Jacket
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rocco T. Capobianco
American, 1924 - 1987
Date1942
Mediumwool, cotton, ferrous metal
DimensionsJacket (center back x shoulder span): 31 × 18in. (78.7 × 45.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gloria A. Capobianco
DescriptionRocco Thomas Capobianco's WWII Army Air Corps uniform 18 Ounce Olive Drab Serge Wool Coat, Specification PQD 197 Dated 10 July 1942.
The coat is lined with cotton twill. There are patches related to the Army Air Corps, 15th division on both shoulders. The jacket features 10 buttons total: Front Closure: Four 36 ligne (9/10 inch) gilt buttons. Pockets: One 25 ligne (5/8 inch) gilt button per each of four pockets. Shoulder Loops: One 25 ligne (5/8 inch) gilt button per each of two loops.
The coat is lined with cotton twill. There are patches related to the Army Air Corps, 15th division on both shoulders. The jacket features 10 buttons total: Front Closure: Four 36 ligne (9/10 inch) gilt buttons. Pockets: One 25 ligne (5/8 inch) gilt button per each of four pockets. Shoulder Loops: One 25 ligne (5/8 inch) gilt button per each of two loops.
Object number2022.52.5
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