Army Green Service Uniform
Title
Army Green Service Uniform
Description
Army Green Service Uniform, 1954-2015. The jacket features four buttons, matching pants, light gray undershirt and black tie (in contrast with the khaki undershirt and tie in the Marine Corps' green service uniform). The green uniform experienced only minor alterations since; from Vietnam to the early years of Iraq and Afghanistan, it served as the primary dress uniform.
The left sleeve patch above the rank insignia is from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment which “ is one of five Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCT) in the National Guard. The 278th ACR is also known as the “Tennessee Cavalry” and is Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The 278th Regimental Shoulder Patch was derived using the green color traditionally associated with Cavalry and Armor. The three white stars are adapted from the flag of the State of Tennessee. The blue divisions allude to the Tennessee, Houlston, and French Broad Rivers, environs of the Regiment. The white border accents the division between the colors.”
The left sleeve patch above the rank insignia is from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment which “ is one of five Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCT) in the National Guard. The 278th ACR is also known as the “Tennessee Cavalry” and is Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The 278th Regimental Shoulder Patch was derived using the green color traditionally associated with Cavalry and Armor. The three white stars are adapted from the flag of the State of Tennessee. The blue divisions allude to the Tennessee, Houlston, and French Broad Rivers, environs of the Regiment. The white border accents the division between the colors.”
Creator
Made by K & D Clothing MFG CO
Source
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2015/10/01/the-end-of-the-green-service-uniform-1954-2015/
https://www.tn.gov/military/who-we-are/army-guard/278th-armored-cavalry-regiment.html#:~:text=The%20278th%20Regimental%20Shoulder%20Patch,Rivers%2C%20environs%20of%20the%20Regiment.
https://www.tn.gov/military/who-we-are/army-guard/278th-armored-cavalry-regiment.html#:~:text=The%20278th%20Regimental%20Shoulder%20Patch,Rivers%2C%20environs%20of%20the%20Regiment.
Date
1954-2015
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1068
Coverage
United States
Extent
Jacket - Chest: 44" Pants - Waist: 36"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Wool and Polyester
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2018.52.1
Collection
Tags
Citation
Made by K & D Clothing MFG CO , “Army Green Service Uniform,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 25, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/389.