US WWI Officer's Medical Uniform Set, Identified
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: $350.00

Original era manufacture. A nice quality, private purchase uniform set for a Captain in the Medical Corps.Regulation pattern officers coat with all buttons present. US & Medical insignia on the collar, with matching Captains rank on each shoulder. Three overseas stripes on the left cuff, indicating 1.5 years service overseas. There is a tailor's label inside the interior pocket which reads " E.J.Baker 28 Charles Street Cardiff, Lt. R.R. McDavid USA Sept 18. The coat size is about a 38 Long. Minor snagging across the left upper pocket, with a few small scattered moth bites, otherwise very clean.Matching material breeches with an original waistbelt, waist measures about 34 inches. There is a one inch tear in the left rear hip, and a scattered moth bite or two, otherwise the breeches are sound. All buttons are present. Regulation officers visor hat in matching material, but missing its chinstrap and side buttons. Size about 6 3/4. No moth damage and the hat is not crushed.Included at the time of our purchase are a pair of leather leggings and an officers Sam Browne Belt minus the shoulder strap. Sound overall, normal age and wear.