Worn by John H. Marsching

Trousers

1914-1918

PossiblyNew York

Place madeUnited States, North America

Gaberdine, metal, plastic

Overall: 1 1/2 x 16 x 43 in. ( 3.8 x 40.6 x 109.2 cm )

Gift of Mrs. John H. Marsching

1948.502c

These trousers are part of a uniform that was worn by Major John H. Marsching when he served in the 2nd Division, A.E.F. U.S. Army, during World War I. The Society also owns the other pieces to this uniform.

DescriptionPair of tan-colored gaberdine trousers; zipper fly which buttons at the top; 7 belt loops around the waistband; vertical slit pockets at the side seams; 2 horizontal rear pockets with flaps which button closed; 6 buttons around the inside of the waistband, waistband and pockets lined with white cotton.

Markingshandwritten: inside waistband, right side: "Major John H. Marsching"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM