Original WWII U.S. Army Air Forces enlisted service coat with period insignia, ribbons, overseas service bars, and wartime markings.

This coat is an early-war example with a Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot contract tag dated March 15, 1941. Size is 36R. The uniform retains its original Army Air Forces insignia, Technician Fourth Grade rank, ribbon bar, shoulder patch, and service stripes.

Interior contains period ink markings including what appears to read:

“AHR”

“J-65-197”

“6520”

These markings may represent laundry or service identification numbers.

Features

* Original WWII Army Air Forces service coat

* Dated March 15, 1941

* Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot

* Size 36R

* Technician Fourth Grade (T/4) rank insignia

* Army Air Forces shoulder sleeve insignia on chest

* Blue and gold shoulder patch

* Original ribbon bar with campaign stars and devices

* Three overseas service bars

* Additional service insignia present

* Named/marked interior

PIT TO PIT -16” LENGTH - 30.5”

Insignia & Decorations

* Technician Fourth Grade (T/4)

* Army Air Forces insignia

* Overseas service bars indicating extended overseas duty

* Multiple campaign ribbons including European Theater service

* Original wartime sewn insignia throughout

Condition

Good vintage condition.

* Original insignia remain attached

* Tag remains present and readable

* Expected wear from age and service

* Some light storage wear and minor age-related imperfections

* See photographs for complete condition details

Historical Notes

The coat is an early 1941 production Army Air Forces uniform that appears to have remained in service through World War II. The combination of campaign ribbons, overseas bars, technician rank, and Army Air Forces insignia indicates wartime overseas service by the original wearer.

An excellent display piece for WWII Army Air Forces, military uniform, airborne, and militaria collections.

1941 dated WWII Army Air Forces service coat. Original T/4 rank, ribbon bar, overseas service bars, shoulder patch, and Army Air Forces insignia. Interior retains period identification markings. A highly displayable wartime uniform with strong collector appeal.

B47 - Z10