Original U.S. WWI Rare Double-Patched Motor Transport Corps & New York Port of Embarkation Enlisted Man’s Uniform Jacket & Breeches Antique Smith & Wessons The box looks to be

The box looks to be made of quality hardwood

but can be read: 23292 denoting the year of manufacture as 1877

the lines of young men waiting to enlist were already longer than a football field

companies were increased in size from 60 to 150 men

Original U.S. WWI Rare Double-Patched Motor Transport Corps & New York Port of Embarkation Enlisted Man’s Uniform Jacket & Breeches Antique Smith & Wessons The box looks to beOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce example of a double patched WWI uniform, with a very unlikely patch combination. This uniform belonged to a Private First Class who likely spent a year with the Port of Debarkation in New York City, from 1917 1918, and then went overseas with a detachment of the Motor Transportation Corps, spending a few months in France before returning stateside again. To better display his service record, he wore