American Legion Uniform

1988.019.001
from the collection of
Creation Date
1939
Materials

Dimensions

33 in W x 32 in L Item (Overall)

Coat

16 in W x 41 in L Item (Overall)

Pants

5 in W x 12 in L Other (see measurement notes)

Lakefield cap.

5 in W x 12 in L

Minnesota cap

Maker's Mark
A & B) Trickel Clothing Co of Lakefield, MN
C & D) National Emblem Sales
Description
A) Dark blue suit coat with American Legion emblem and #4 post on each lapel. Four buttons bearing American Legion emblem running down center, with two additional buttons of same style on each breast pocket. Horizontal gold ribbing above cuff on each side. Satin-lined interior. One inside pocket by waist and one inside pocket by breast. Minnesota Gopher Legion patch on left shoulder. 

B) Dark blue button-up pants with two side pockets, two rear pockets, and one front watch pocket. Gold stripe on pants of each leg from hip to ankle. 

C) American Legion cap with emblem on front with "Lakefield, Minn" embroidered on front. #4 on back for legion post. Gold trim along cresses'. 

D) American Legion cap with emblem on front with "Minnesota" embroidered on front. #4 on back for legion post. Gold trim along cresses'
Contact the Jackson County Historical Society for more information
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