Model 1913 “Patton” Cavalry Sword
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1917 Wool Service coat
(Specification No.1268)
After America entered the First World War the need for olive drab wool uniforms skyrocketed due to the massive waves of fresh recruits needing new uniforms. In order to meet increased demand the Army made changes to the previous 1911/12 wool service coat. They needed to conserve precious raw materials but at the same time still provide troops with good serviceable uniforms. So on August 26th, 1917 the Army adopted the 1917 Wool Service Coat.
The 1917 Wool Service Coat was now made out of a heavier 16 ounce to the yard olive drab melton wool material. The previous service coat pattern was kept with only one noticeable external change to the cuff stitching. Going from 2 rows of stitching to one row of stitching. Specification No. 1285 was superseded by Specification No. 1285 in December of 1917
(Specification No.1285)
Specification No. 1285 was adopted on December 4th, 1917 the only change was a cheaper mercerized cotton thread was substituted for the more expensive silk thread that was used in all previous patterns. Other than the thread used Spec. No. 1268 and 1285 were the exact same pattern. Specification No.1285 was superseded by Specification No.1356 on August 28th,1918.
(Manufacturer Tag Spec. No. 1268 Above)
(Manufacturer Tag Spec. No. 1285 Above)
(Cover Photo Courtesy of The National Archives)
Army Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap
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Army Model 1902 Dress Visor Cap
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