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WWI US Army Artillery Uniform -
Artillery is a military combat arm that employs weapons capable of discharging large projectiles
in combat. They are generally capable of adding considerable fire power to the military capability
of an armed force.
The United States employed different types of artillery pieces and ammunition during WWI. The
uniform featured here was issued to a member of an artillery unit in WWI.
of wool construction. Four pocket design. The buttons were of black metal type. A smaller
version was applied to the pockets. All buttons had the image of an eagle in the face.
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The collar of the uniform stands straight up. two holes are built-in as to allow the insignia
to be secured. This uniform has a "US" disc on one side and an Artillery disc on the other.
The artillery disc has the unit identification and number (E, 232).
In addition, an artillery patch is placed on one sleeve. Of woll construction. It has
two crossed cannons made of a white cloth.
A red felt patch identifyng the unit is also placed on the sleeve.
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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