1930 Pre-WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Dress Uniform - When the United States entered World War Two much of the military was unprepared for combat. The unforms and equipment employed was very antiquated, most of it dated back to World War one. The US Military dress uniform was no exception.

The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during WWII. Manufactured of high quality wool.

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The rank insignia has pronounced ridges. A typical attribute of WWI and 1920's insignia. It is interesting to note that the clutch back has a flower pattern thumb wheel. The design of the distinctive insignia consists of a shield with a scroll at the bottom. The scroll reads "Allons Mes Enfants". This is the 310th Regiment unit crest. The DI also has an early thumbwheel.

The collar has a "US" officer insignia. The infantry crossed rifles are placed just below. The clutch backs have a very interesting flower pattern thumb wheel.

The jacket was tailor made. The inside has the tag of the company that manufactured it. It has a black background and white/silver letters. It reads:

The Horstmann Uniform
Company
Philadelphis
Annapolis

A second tag is found on the inside pocket. This tag is white with type written black letters. They read as follows:

J. E. Jacobi
Lehigh University
O 3746 g 9197 D 9/30

The pants have a white tag with type written information which reads:

J. E. Jacobi
Lehigh Univ.
O 3746 g 9197 D 9/30