ateam69 Posted January 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2017 I just picked up a new group from Engine Repairman Glenn Luce, who served 12 months in France. The uniform looks great except for the Overseas chevrons, which are point up, and not down. Any information about the 264th and/or the point-up chevrons would be greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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world war I nerd Posted January 10, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2017 This was likely just an oversight made by whoever sewed the service & discharge chevrons onto the service coat. The discharge chevron was supposed to be sewn on with the point up. It was likely that whoever was doing the stitching presumed that the overseas chevrons were be sewn on likewise. I've seen this done in at least one period photograph where three Doughboys are wearing upside down overseas service chevrons ... If there was a reason for wearing inverted chevrons, I've not encountered what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted January 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2017 Possibly he wore the stripes point up like the French stripes or who ever sewn them on did it french style or as WW1N stated just an over sight.Its litte things like this that make uniforms stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted January 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 18, 2017 Here's the 264th AS' squadron history including their overseas tour. Have a few more to post... -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted January 18, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 18, 2017 That's about the extent of it. These entries were found in Gorrell's History of the AEF Air Service. If interested, you can find the complete collection on websites like fold3.com (you will have to pay for access). Hope these help document that nice collection. -Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted January 18, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 18, 2017 That enlisted 264th squadron patch looks theater-made. Not the typical common US machine embroidered type. Can we get a close-up front/reverse of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateam69 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted March 13, 2017 Thank you for the great response! I really appreciate all the information! I will try to get some more pictures of the 264th patch. If anyone wants to see the uniform in person, I will be donating it to the Grass Lake Military Museum in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodymyster Posted March 13, 2017 Share #13 Posted March 13, 2017 Pointed up overseas chevrons refer to Navy service during the war, however, I don't think this is the case for this particular example. Maybe just sewn on incorrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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