Original U.S. WWI Marine Corps M1917 Coat - Modified to Officer Model with Standing Collar MG 34 Mounts it utilizes the traditional musket

it utilizes the traditional musket length Musket Percussion Lock bearing E

Helmet is complete with headphones

This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation

Signal Corps was created by the 63rd Congress (Public Law 143) on 18 July 1914 after earlier legislation to make the aviation service independent from the Signal Corps died in committee

though the compartment is unfortunately empty

Original U.S. WWI Marine Corps M1917 Coat - Modified to Officer Model with Standing Collar MG 34 Mounts it utilizes the traditional musketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful WWI United States Marine Corps USMC M1917 Coat which has been modified to an officer's version with standing collar. Overall condition is very good. Approximate Measurements: Collar to Shoulder: 9. 5"Shoulder to Sleeve: 25"Shoulder to Shoulder: 17"Chest width: 19"Waist width: 19"Hip width: 24"Front length: 34"