World War I uniform trench coat

Titles: World War I uniform trench coat (Supplied title)

Description: Green wool World War I uniform trench coat. The right sleeve has a patch with three brown chevrons and a bottom line (signifying rank of Staff Sergeant) with an eagle flying over a wheel with a crossed sword and key (signifying the United States Army Quartermaster Branch). The left sleeve has a blue and white 79th Division patch with the Cross of Lorraine and a brown double chevron outlined in yellow (for signifying the rank of Corporal).

Dates

• Approximately 1917 - Approximately 1919 (The dates are approximate because there is no documentation regarding the timeframe Sgt. Eckberg was in the army or when he wore the uniform.) (Use)

Creation

• issued by: United States, Army
• used by: Eckberg, Ernest B. L.

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2011.101.2

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 56 inches height
• 38 inches width

Subjects

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