World War I enlisted man's olive drab tunic
National Museum of African American History and Culture

World War I enlisted man's olive drab tunic

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1914-1918

wool, cotton and brass
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

The soldier who wore this tunic served with the French as a member of the 93rd Infantry Division. Once issued blue French Adrian helmets, the 93rd adopted the patch and nickname “Blue Helmets.”

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