WW1 US AIR SERVICE UNIFORM AVIATION WWI

A high quality, olive drab, M1912 wool whipcord tunic, with a stand-up collar fastened by two hooks and eyes. The four front patch pockets have button down scalloped flaps. The five large front closure buttons, and the four small pocket and two small shoulder strap buttons, are all embossed with an American eagle. To the right side of the stand-up collar is a 2.5cm diameter bronze disk with "U.S." embossed against a cross-hatched background. It is mounted to its reverse by a screw-back post. To the left side of the collar is a disk in the same material and dimensions, upon which is embossed the insignia of the wing and prop that is also mounted to its reverse by a screw-back post. The chest measures approximately 38". Included are a pair of coarse khaki wool breeches with five, metal alloy dish buttons marked "U.S. Army" to the front. The legs taper just below the knee where ten pair of metal grommets with cotton cord provide a secure fit. A small watch fob pocket is situated to the right side of the waistband and as well two front and two rear pockets are also present. Overall excellent