WWI US Model 1918 Tunic 82nd Division
Item #: WR596
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This is a US Model 1918 style winter tunic worn by the US Army during World War I. This 1918 tunic is a high quality piece made of wool by the Pahl-Hoyt Company of Brooklyn, New York. It features the four pocket design with epaulets. The five button coat has the subdued US eagle buttons, with six smaller buttons of the same type for the pockets and epaulets. The coat size buttons are all back marked L.A. MEYERS Jr. Inc/ NEWARk N.J. The smaller buttons are all back marked "AM BUTTON CO NEWARK NJ". The coat is fully lined and has one inner pocket on the left side. Sewn on the back side of the lining on the bottom right side is the manufacturer's label of the Pahl-Hoyt Co. The left sleeve has a bullion theater made 82nd Division patch sewn on. A red discharge stripe is sewn on below the 82nd patch. Above the left sleeve trim are two gold chevrons of bullion, indicating one year of overseas service. The right sleeve has the chevrons of a Sergeant sewn on it. The left collar disc is the crossed rifles of the Infantry, with the letter A below the rifles. The right disc is the standard US. Pinned above the left breast pocket are four ribbons, the Distinguished Service Cross, two New York state medal ribbons and a WWI Victory medal with two stars. There are no holes in the uniform. This is a very fine Model 1918 winter tunic from one of the most famous divisions in the US Army, the All Americans!
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