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When did the Army formally introduce the WW II styled uniform? More specifically the class A,B series uniform not the hbt. I thought it was 1926.

 

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According to page 28 of Henri-Paul Enjames' book, "Government Issue Collectors Guide":

 

"The US Army introduced a service coat with open collar and peaked lapels in 1926. It was also part of the field uniform until 1941 when the new cotton Field jacket was adopted. The first pattern, approved in 1939, and standardized in 1940 had a partial lining, a pleated back for ease of arm movement, a half-belt and belt hooks. The hooks were eliminated in March 1941, together with the russet leather garrison belt. The latter was however often retained for off-duty dress. The Service Coat not being part of the field uniform anymore, the back pleats were deleted in June 1942 (revised Service Coat M-1942). During the fall of 1944, the Service Coat was classified as Limited Standard, but it was not actually replaced by the Ike jacket before the very end of the war."

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In the same above reference, Enjames continues on page 34:

 

"The US Army authorized in 1938 a summer/tropical service uniform with tan cotton trousers and shirt (otherwise known as the chino shirt and trousers). In 1941-42, this cotton uniform also provided the basis for field dress in the summer or in tropical regions."

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