Aurel Posted October 21, 2016 Share #101 Posted October 21, 2016 Hi, Very good subject ! Here this is my raincoat . Regards Aurel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurel Posted October 21, 2016 Share #102 Posted October 21, 2016 picture2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurel Posted October 21, 2016 Share #103 Posted October 21, 2016 Camouflage? Black paint and marking under the collar " B53" Regards Aurel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #104 Posted October 31, 2016 Aurel, thanks for posting the trench coat from your collection. Because trench coats were likely worn in civilian life after the war, they prove to be one of the more difficult garments for collectors to obtain. Although anything is possible, I doubt that the coat was camouflaged with black paint. It was probably soiled with paint during storage or worn as a protective garment while painting during the coat's post-war life. Here the 1918 Raincoat is being worn by 4th Division men as a makeshift bathrobe while en route to the camp's shower. Photo courtesy of the Rogier Van de Hoeff collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #105 Posted October 31, 2016 More Doughboys, this time men of the 91st Division, wearing the 1918 Raincoat circa November 1918. Photo courtesy of the LA Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPG Posted February 25, 2017 Share #106 Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks for this very informative study. I think Aurel's coat is one with an oilskin lining. The linseed oil usually leaks through to the outer fabric over time. I have an original British made one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #107 Posted February 26, 2017 WPG, thanks for taking a look. Interesting about some trenchcoats having an oilskin lining. While researching, I didn't come across any information regarding that type of lining, but there were so many makers, I'm sure that a wide variety of liners were used. Any chance of posting photos of your oilcloth lined trenchcoat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 26, 2017 Share #108 Posted March 26, 2017 Bonjour. My specimen. The pictures speak for themselves solcarlus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 26, 2017 Share #109 Posted March 26, 2017 Part 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 26, 2017 Share #110 Posted March 26, 2017 Part 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 26, 2017 Share #111 Posted March 26, 2017 Part 4. NEW YORK DEPOT ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share #112 Posted March 27, 2017 Solcarlus, nice 1913 Oiled Pommel Slicker ... a recent find or something you pulled out of storage? Also is the large patch on the left hand side of the slicker a repair or a second pocket? Thanks for posting more images of a rare WW I era raincoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted March 27, 2017 Share #113 Posted March 27, 2017 Bonjour world war I nerd. Bought it on eBay France. It's good a repair on the left side.This is the first time I see this model of expensive slicker we solcarlus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted June 17, 2018 Share #114 Posted June 17, 2018 I posted this 1908 contract dated poncho in the field gear section. Here are some more photos: First is a better photo of the date. I thought it said 1903 when I first looked but it is 1908. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted June 17, 2018 Share #115 Posted June 17, 2018 It was issued to the 6th field artillery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted June 17, 2018 Share #116 Posted June 17, 2018 The 20 eyelets are reinforced by an inch and a half piece of cloth. The edging is reinforced with a half inch of added cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted June 17, 2018 Share #117 Posted June 17, 2018 The seam runs down the front and back, not across the shoulders. The flap is closed with one glove type fastener which has no markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted June 17, 2018 Share #118 Posted June 17, 2018 The flap closed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share #119 Posted June 17, 2018 Your 1908 Poncho is an amazing find, and in remarkable condition. Thanks for adding it to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy92 Posted October 13, 2019 Share #120 Posted October 13, 2019 While going through a batch of AEF real picture postcards sent to me by forum member Jagjetta, I noticed a group of AEF artilleryment wearing a suit of clothing which I did not recognize. However, I do believe that these men are wearing the mysterious oilskin suits, mentioned earlier in this post that were issued in France to certain members of the AEF, including artillerymen. I'm pretty sure that these are the suits that made onr artilleryman write, "We looked more like fishermen than sailors." If not oilskin suits, can anybody ID what these guys are wearing? Photo courtesy of the John Adam-Graf collection Hey (from France) Is it this one ... I've foung it yesterday in Normandy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share #121 Posted October 13, 2019 Murphy82, my best guess is, yes that is an oilskin jacket as used by the AEF ... Nice find! Other than what I wrote in this topic, I still have not found any additional official information explaining what the oilskin suits that were issued to the US Army and later to the AEF looked like. Therefore, all we have to go by is period photographs, such as this one of a sergeant of the Motor Dispatch Service (MDS) taken in Mayen, Germany in 1919. According to the May 1918 dated AEF manual "Equipment Manuals for Service in Europe - Series A-No.1: Infantry Regiment", chauffeurs and motorcyclists were to be equipped with, among other things, oilskin breeches and oilskin coats, which is exactly what this motorcyclist is wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share #122 Posted October 13, 2019 A closer look at the motorcyclist's oilskin coat. Keep in mind that there will likely be minor differences found in the individual oilskin coats used by the AEF, because oilskin garments (hats, coats and trousers) were contracted from American firms by the Quartermaster Corps, and from French firms by the AEF's Quartermaster General. So at the very least, there will be a minimum of two different styles or patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share #123 Posted October 13, 2019 Another example of an oilskin coat as used by the AEF. This time by the company butcher of an artillery regiment seen on the right side of this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share #124 Posted October 13, 2019 A closer look at the butcher's oilskin coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share #125 Posted October 13, 2019 Murphy, can you post a close up photo of one of the buttons on your oilskin coat? Also, are there any markings, stamps or label present on your coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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