US Victory Museum Posted February 5, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 5, 2015 On November 16th 1906, a single specification No. 846 was written to describe khaki colored cotton breeches for both mounted troops,and dismounted (foot) troops. This specification would remainuntil March 17th 1910 when spec. 1058 for olive drab breechessuperseded it. There does exist an intermediate specification; however, it isfor trousers, not breeches.This first pair have stamped within:C. Kenyon Co.ContractJun 25, 1907This company is found within the "Directory of American MilitaryGoods Dealers & Makers 1785-1915 Combined Edition" They were aNew York (City) based manufacturer of clothing that had numerousmilitary clothing contracts from S.A.W. thru WWI. They ceasedto be listed as a business in 1933. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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US Victory Museum Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted February 5, 2015 The second pair have stamped within on the rear pocket:N.T. Has[...] (unknown number of letters to follow)Contract June 27th 1908Manila P.I.This manufacturer could not be found in the prior listed book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pointedcuffs Posted February 6, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 6, 2015 Where is the C. Kenyon Co. stamp located on your breeches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 6, 2015 Dear Mario: Both trousers are marked in the same area. It is stamped on the INSIDE right pocket such that it can only be observed if the pocket is flipped over. Please note: NOT the inside of the right pocket, but inside the trousers with the right hanging pocket flipped over so as to make the opposite side visible. Msn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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