| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/17988.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton drill |
| Maker |
Russell's Army & Navy Store Co Inc |
| Place made | United States of America: New York |
| Date made | c 1917-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Other Rank's breeches : American Expeditionary forces
Description
American Expeditionary forces Other Ranks pair of M1910 khaki cotton drill breeches. They incorporate two slash style front pockets, a right hand front fob pocket, and two rear welt pockets. The waistband has a series of belt loops for the service belt, and the lower legs have nine pairs of metal eyelet s and cotton laces. All the buttons are missing from the fly, but appear to have been metal due to the remaining rust stains. Reinforcing panels of self-fabric have been sewn onto both inner legs. A green cotton twill binding has been stitchd to the lower edge.
History / Summary
Unknown. Cotton M1910 trousers were rarely used in Europe as they were issued for wear in the warmer areas of the US, and to soldiers returning home in 1919.