WWI US Army Summer Uniform - Machine Gunner -
The machine gun was first introduced during WWI.
This is a WWI US Army machine gunner uniform. Of cotton construction. The tunic has four pockets. The
same basic design was retained for use in WWII. however, the collar was design changed.
COLLAR DISCS
The collar of the uniform stood straight. It came with two holes designed to hold the collar discs. Consisting of a flat, round piece of metal with a threaded stud attached to the back. The stud would
be placed through the hole and secured in place by using a threaded wheel.
the disc on the left indicated the country, Most of them read "US". The disc on the right showed
the unit or job the soldier would perform. This particular sample is of a machine gunner. the unit
number can be seen on the top of the disc, followed by a set of crossed rifles with the letters 'MG"
below. MG stood for Machine Gun. Due to the fact that machine guns were recently introduced, not
many of these discs were manufactured.
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Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
clearly defined points that should be noted.
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PANTS
The pants are of cotton construction. With two pockets in the front and two in the back.
They are secured shut by using small aluminum buttons with the word "USA" stamped on them.
BELT AND BUTTON
The belt consisted of a thin canvis strap with a metal belt buckle. The buttons were made of metal.
Bearing the US Army eagle. Buttons were painted black. Instead of being sewn to the uniform, they
were held secure by a small metal ring that would rest through the back stud of the button.
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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