M1910 Made for Film

[theetatkuldiloke]

Hello all, hopefully I have create this post in the right topic. Anyway, I have found something that is quite interesting to show you all, as you can see here is a typical M1910 (I think it is a M1910? Feel free to correct me!) summer service tunic, but upon further inspection there is a stamp which reads "M-G-M Wardrobe" on the inside of thr tunic, there is also what seems to be a service number on the inside as well. That makes this tunic a filem costume! I am planning to restore this tunic to its former glory. What would I need to complete it? What type of buttons and collar discs would be correct for this tunic?

[268th C.A.]

You will need a set of buttons. and two collar disc. Branch of your choice.  You can add one chevron to the left sleeve if you'd like and service stripe. Lots of ways to go. The collar looks to be a little high too me. Others may comment. Good Luck! 

[theetatkuldiloke]

38 minutes ago, 268th C.A. said:

You will need a set of buttons. and two collar disc. Branch of your choice.  You can add one chevron to the left sleeve if you'd like and service stripe. Lots of ways to go. The collar looks to be a little high too me. Others may comment. Good Luck! 

Thank you, mine is about 6.5cm tall! Also can you tell me more about the chevrons/stripes? The chevron is the one pointing towards the shoulder seam while the service stripe is the one pointing towards the end of the left sleeve?

[Mr.Jerry]

Nice! I collect war movie costumes and props. It is always interesting to see that costumes were created, sometimes incorrectly and at times when original uniforms had to be around in greater numbers. 

[CAC1901]

A chevron, whether corporal, sergeant, or whatever - goes on the right sleeve, midway between the elbow and shoulder seam. Either wool or cotton chevron is correct.  

[atb]

Couldn't it be a genuine one used as a costume?

[theetatkuldiloke]

On 8/6/2023 at 11:17 PM, CAC1901 said:

A chevron, whether corporal, sergeant, or whatever - goes on the right sleeve, midway between the elbow and shoulder seam. Either wool or cotton chevron is correct.  

Thank you!

[theetatkuldiloke]

10 hours ago, atb said:

Couldn't it be a genuine one used as a costume?

I honestly don't know too lol! But judging from its collar height it MIGHT be an old reproduction? Someone who knows the answer to this please let us know!

[themick]

While I can't comment on the OP's jacket as I don't know Army stuff that well, I can say with authority that it was quite common for movie studios to use real uniforms.  I have owned many USMC blouses from the interwar period, all with proper quartermaster stampings and also with the  stamp of the costume company. 

My guess is that the OP's jacket is original issue.

 

Steve

[atb]

6 hours ago, theetatkuldiloke said:

I honestly don't know too lol! But judging from its collar height it MIGHT be an old reproduction? Someone who knows the answer to this please let us know!

I don't think a variation in collar height makes it a purpose-made costume. In my view, there were enough of these available for a long time to studio costume/prop departments so that having to make them was unnecessary.

[Mr.Jerry]

5 hours ago, atb said:

I don't think a variation in collar height makes it a purpose-made costume. In my view, there were enough of these available for a long time to studio costume/prop departments so that having to make them was unnecessary.

You would think so but here is the WWI one I just bought this year-  specially made for the film - named to a lead actor.

[theetatkuldiloke]

Very interesting! Is there any way to know for sure that it was made specifically for a film, or it was an original product?

[CAC1901]

No its an original. Movie clothing props that are made up are usually very simply done and vary quite a bit from real items. The cotton WW1 unifoms were a dime a dozen for many years, even until recently. Millions were made and surplused. Vintage clothing shops often had them for a couple dollars. They were not as collected as the wool ones. Without an interesting provenance and/or insignia assemblage on them - theres not much interest in them.