Vol.3 "U.S. ARMY PULL OVER"

"The Genealogy of the U.S.ARMY Blue Denim Series"

Brown denim was originally used in the Army.

⇓ National Guard forces using Gatling guns in 1906.



Many of you may know this type, but it's a familiar one. ⇓


This is a brown denim pullover with a large pocket on the chest that was released in the US Army from around 1905-6.
It was used until around 1910.

At the time, the Army recommended the pullover type due to the advantages of low manufacturing costs, ease of mass production, and few buttons, which were easy to break.

However, it appears to have been unpopular with the members on the field.

●Blue denim series

Blue denim uniforms were adopted in 1908.


[Why blue? 】

- Before the war, German dyes were imported, but as they were no longer available, indigo became a substitute.
-The workwear manufacturer that we ordered at the time had a large amount of denim fabric.
-The US Navy used blue denim before the Army.
- Denim was inexpensive and easy to maintain, etc.

"The Tragedy of Pullover"

Denim pullovers were provided in large quantities at the time.
It appears that many of them were cut off from the placket.

⇑The pocket on the left chest is removed.


⇑ Perhaps it was very difficult to wear, but the front part was cut off and one pocket was removed.

As for CCC, it seems that they even procured full button coveralls from private companies.
(CIVIL CONSERVATION CORPS)

●Military vs. Corps

The members begin to tear the front.
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The military witnesses the torn jacket that was returned and listens to the voices of the scene.
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The specifications were changed in 1917, and a 3-pocket denim coat was produced.
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A few months later, it will be returned to a pullover type that is easy to produce in large quantities.
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A major uniform was revised in 1937.
However, there were no changes to the pullover and it continued until 1940.

Blue pullovers were adopted from 1919 (Spec No. 6-125) and were provided until 1940.
The only difference from the brown that was made in 1918 is that the color has been changed.

⇑A three-piece set of pullovers, pants, and hats.

A pullover that has been made for about 20 years.
After that, the full button will appear.