Man's Uniform Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rocco T. Capobianco
American, 1924 - 1987
Date1942
Mediumshirting flannel, plastic
DimensionsBodice (length x width): 33 × 18in. (83.8 × 45.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gloria A. Capobianco
DescriptionRocco Thomas Capobianco's WWII Army Air Corps Uniform Special Coat Style Olive Drab Flannel Shirt, size 15-32.
The shirt is constructed of 10 1/2 oz. shirting flannel in olive drab green and was constructed according to Army specifications PQD 96C. The shirt features 15 plastic buttons: 7 x front closure, 2 x 2 cuffs, 1 x 2 pockets, 2 x rear collar for protective hood attachment. There are special gas protection features in the form of a flap behind the front closure, gusset-like pieces of material behind the cuff openings, and two buttons behind the collar for attaching a hood.There is an Air Corps patch on the proper left shoulder, and a patch on the proper right wrist, the patch is circular and features gold emboidery on a navy backing.
The shirt is constructed of 10 1/2 oz. shirting flannel in olive drab green and was constructed according to Army specifications PQD 96C. The shirt features 15 plastic buttons: 7 x front closure, 2 x 2 cuffs, 1 x 2 pockets, 2 x rear collar for protective hood attachment. There are special gas protection features in the form of a flap behind the front closure, gusset-like pieces of material behind the cuff openings, and two buttons behind the collar for attaching a hood.There is an Air Corps patch on the proper left shoulder, and a patch on the proper right wrist, the patch is circular and features gold emboidery on a navy backing.
Object number2022.52.7
MarkingsArmy specification tag on proper right side seamInscribedHandwritten in marker on interior front button flap: "1-7035-X / [unclear] T 15 / 3805"On View
Not on view
