Uniform, Military
Object number2016.120.18
Date2010-2012
MediumNylon; Cotton; Metal; Velcro; Permethrin (Insect repellent)
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionWomen's military uniform combat coat, size Medium Short. Gray pixelated camouflage nylon and cotton long-sleeve coat; fabric is treated with insect repellent (Permethrin). Stand-up collar with Velcro strap closure. Zipper and Velcro closures down front opening. One pocket on each breast with Velcro closure. Two pockets on each sleeve all with Velcro-closure; upper pockets each have Velcro exterior; proper left upper pocket has Velcro-mounted 99th Regional Support Command shoulder sleeve insignia. Each sleeve cuff has Velcro tightening system. Name patch over proper right breast pocket and organizational patch over proper left breast pocket; each patch has black embroidered text and is Velcro-mounted. Square Velcro-mounted patch on proper left front panel at center along front opening has black embroidered lieutenant colonel rank insignia.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 28.125 × 18.25 in. (71.4 × 46.4 cm)InscriptionsPatch over proper right breast pocket has black embroidered text "BERKOWITZ" and patch over proper left breast pocket has black embroidered text "U.S. ARMY".
MarksTwo labels inside back at top center:
top label is difficult to decipher due to wear "MEDIUM - SHORT / HEIGHT... / CHEST... / NSN NO. ... / NATO SIZE...";
bottom label has black and white printed text including "BUZZ OFF TM / insect shield insect repellent apparel / from U.S. ARMY / ... / Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, / chiggers & midges. Repellency / remains effective for 25 washings. / Active ingredient: / Permethrin 0.52% w/w / EPA Reg. No. 74843-2 / EPA Est. No. 74843-NC-001 / or EPA Est. No. 74843-NC-002 if X / [care instructions]".
Label inside proper right front panel at top center has black printed text that is difficult to decipher due to wear "COAT..."
Historical NotesUniform from Berkowitz's 2007-2012 Kosovo deployment. Part of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
Related institution
99th Regional Support Command
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