Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Korean War Military Uniform - Jacket
Object Number
2009-158-5
Description
Green khaki wool jacket. Ends at waist line. Zipper down front with snap closures along outer side of zipper. Two large patch pockets on front with flaps at top. Lined with green nylon. Two patches on each sleeve - on left arm blue triangular shaped patch with red and yellow design. One both left and right arm, blue patch with double green chevrons. On right wrist is green square patch with gold acanthus leaves. Two silver metal pins on collar. One "U.S." and other is raised image of castle like building.
Comment
Uniform was worn by donor's husband William (Bill) Deacon who served in the army in Germany during the Korean War.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1950-1953
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)