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WWI US Army Pilot Uniform -
Aviation in general was in its infancy when WWI got started. The idea of air combat was a new concept. New equipment had to be developed to better cope with the demands of flight.

The United States Army Air Service was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. It was established on May 24, 1918, after U.S. entry into World War I, replacing the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps which had been the nation's air force from 1914 to 1918.

The uniforms featured here is a US Army pilot tunic. As issued during World War One. Of wool construction. Four pocket design. Black metal buttons were used for the pockets and the tunic. The main buttons were bigger than those used in the pockets. Both sets of buttons had the image of the American eagle in the face.

The tunic was basically the same as those used by Army soldiers.

The soldier belonged to the 3rd Air Corps. A unit patch is placed on one sleeve. the design consists of multiple circles inside each other. The number 3 is displayed in the center.





This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWI US military uniforms. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

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This WWI US military collectible may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other US military uniforms of WWI, you can do so by going to our The History of the American Military Uniform identification and price guide.



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Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Value $400.00 $420.00 $435.00 $450.00 $450.00
Availability Rare Rare Rare Rare Rare
Invest Grade A A A A A


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