US WWI Army Enlisted Pershing Pattern Coat & Breeches, Infantry
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $225.00

Original period manufacture. Adopted from the British pattern in 1918, at the behest of General Pershing to conserve stocks of wool. Four internal pockets, with a full cotton lining, Schafner & Marx 1918 label sewn in the hem. No moth issues, size about a 38 regular. Issue quality wool breeches with lacing, 1918 Kalamazoo label in the pocket, waistband measures out to 32 inches, with an original trouser belt showing a 1902 patent date. No insignia other than a US & Infantry collar discs. Also included are a pair of olive wool wrap puttees, these show scattered mothing and are a bit mismatched color-wise, but are quite sound for display.  Classic WWI uniform as worn by a Doughboy in France.