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Shirt

1941-1942

Place madeUnited States, North America

Cotton, plastic

Overall: 1 x 18 x 33 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 45.7 x 85.1 cm )

Gift of Edward N. Wyant

1946.173c

This shirt is part of a uniform that was probably worn by Staff Sergent Edward N. Wyant when he served in the Marine Corps during World War II. The Society also owns the other pieces to this uniform.

DescriptionDark khaki-colored cotton long-sleeved shirt; double collar; 8 buttons down the front, breast pockets with flaps which button closed; open sleeves, false cuffs with 1 button at each wrist; yoke across the back of the shoulders.

Markingsstamped: inside collar: "W 2929 (or 2020)"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM