{"product_id":"wwi-u-s-army-m1912-officers-service-coat-2nd-lieutenant-89th-infantry-division-hart-schaffer-marx-tailored","title":"WWI U.S. Army M1912 Officers Service Coat-2nd Lieutenant -89th Infantry Division-Hart, Schaffer \u0026 Marx Tailored","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War I U.S. Army M1912 officer’s service coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, privately tailored by the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHart, Schaffner \u0026amp; Marx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Chicago. During America’s involvement in the First World War, Hart, Schaffner \u0026amp; Marx was one of the country’s premier military tailors, producing high-quality officer uniforms that far exceeded standard issue garments in fit and craftsmanship.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis uniform represents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Lieutenant of Infantry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e assigned to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89th Infantry Division (“Middle West Division”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the American Expeditionary Forces divisions that saw combat in France during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWI M1912 officer’s olive drab wool service coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrivate-purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHart, Schaffner \u0026amp; Marx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tailored uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Lieutenant shoulder rank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. officer collar insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfantry crossed-rifle branch insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89th Infantry Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shoulder sleeve insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ribbon bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bronze eagle buttons throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding officer’s collar with shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-pocket M1912 officer configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89th Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was organized primarily from Midwestern states and deployed to France in 1918. The division fought with distinction during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Mihiel Offensive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeuse-Argonne Offensive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, remaining in Europe after the Armistice as part of the Army of Occupation before returning home in 1919. Uniforms identified to the 89th Division are highly desirable among collectors of American Expeditionary Forces material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe private tailoring by Hart, Schaffner \u0026amp; Marx adds significantly to the coat’s appeal. Officer uniforms from respected civilian makers are sought after for their superior quality and historical significance, reflecting the fact that U.S. officers were expected to purchase their own uniforms during the First World War.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good original condition for its age, displaying honest service wear consistent with a century-old military uniform. The wool remains solid with expected scattered wear and light staining from use and storage. The insignia present well and contribute to an attractive display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and desirable original WWI officer’s uniform representing both one of America’s most respected military outfitters and an officer of the famed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89th Infantry Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43255557226573,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/F69913EE-ABAB-4107-ACB5-154A939BDA38.jpg?v=1784235031","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwi-u-s-army-m1912-officers-service-coat-2nd-lieutenant-89th-infantry-division-hart-schaffer-marx-tailored","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}