U.S. Navy Officer Service Dress Blue Coat
Object NameUniform, Military
Historic Owner
George H. Spooner
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1943 –1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumcotton, metal
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of George H. Spooner Family. 2021.21
Object number2021.21
DescriptionUniform, Military; U.S. Navy Officer Service Dress Blue Coat. The double-breasted jacket is dark blue. There are six central gold buttons, with three on each front panel of the jacket. The buttons have a design of an eagle with outstretched wings grasping an anchor in its talons. The edge of the button is bordered with braided rope and thirteen stars. The sleeves have a gold star above three gold stripes on each cuff, indicating the rank of lieutenant commander. The middle gold stripe is a thinner width than the stripes above and below. The coat has one small pocket on the top proper left chest and two large hip pockets. There are two internal pockets on either side of the front panels. There is a horizontal access panel in the interior lining of the proper left side with a black plastic button closure.On View
Not on viewCollections
Ernest K. Robinson
ca. 1945
Object number: 2016.78.01