US Army interwar period uniforms

[oakleaf777]

Does anyone have any information about whether the M1926 pattern uniforms, both the wool and the cotton khaki, intended to be used as combat uniforms like the WWI tunics? Or were they intended to be used as more of a dress uniform? Some pictures show these uniforms worn with leggings, cartridge belts, and campaign hats, while other pictures show the uniforms being worn with white shirt and necktie and visor cap. Thanks for any responses.

[Matt4thCav]

Hi. The M1926 would have to replace the old M1912 for the combat use. The officers during training maneuvers was replaced the jacket with green or khaki shirt and M1926 short overcoat. The white shirt was used on formal occasions.

 

Matt

[GIl Sanow]

Regulations called for blackened bronze buttons to be worn in wartime, instead of the bright gilt adopted in the early '20's. Presumably this would have been more covert. I have never seen photos of this actually being done though. Obviously US Army troops saw no combat action until after Pearl Harbor, an by then or shortly thereafter the field jacket had been adopted.

 

G

[oakleaf777]

Great info. Thanks. Seems unbelievable that a coat with s shirt and necktie would be a combat uniform, but British officers wore just such a uniform in WWI

[eaglerunner88]

Does anybody know if the "white shirt" had a contract/spec or were they simply civilian dress shirts? Anyone have one in a collection to show details? Thanks