US WWII Women's Army WAC Officer Coat and Hobby Hat, 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: $295.00

Original era manufacture. US WWII Army WAC officer jacket. Dark Olive Drab winter uniform. Officer metal shoulder bars, cutout officer US collar brass WAC collar insignia. Shoulder sleeve insignia for 15th Army Group, commanded by General George Patton until 1945.Front closure with 4 standard buttons embossed with US Army coat of arms. Smaller embossed buttons are on the epaulets and on the flaps of the false bodice pockets. Two slit pockets at the skirt of the blouse. Sleeve cuff insignia to indicate time overseas. Four place medal bar above top pocket.30 inch Bust21 inch Sleeve length24 inch Jacket lengthNice condition with no stains. All buttons and metal insignia are present.Original period manufacture. Olive green wool hat nicknamed for the commander of the WAAC/WAC Program, Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby. Very clean condition. Olive green imitation silk lining. Size marked in the sweatband 22 1/2. A very good looking hat with a shiney bright officers eagle on it's front.