Uniform, Military
Object number2016.30.3
Datec. 1942
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumWool/Metal/Plastic/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Barbara Pontello
DescriptionMilitary uniform service jacket. Dark green wool single breasted jacket. Long sleeve. Two breast pockets and two hip pockets. Interior pocket inside proper left front panelDimensionsHeight x Width: 32.5 × 18.5 in. (82.6 × 47 cm)InscriptionsBrown satin fabric tag on front of interior pocket inside proper left front panel has white embroidered text and design "[Eagle insignia] / REGULATION / ARMY OFFICER'S UNIFORM".
MarksInside interior pocket there is a white fabric Union Label with red and black text as well as a white fabric tag with black printed text "525 / UNIFORM, SERVICE OFFICERS / O. D. D. K. ELASTIQUE, 2 PIECE / CODE No. 1196 / Cont. W-669-qm-23773 / Dated Dec. 1, 1942 / Spec. No. P. Q. D. N. 149B / Dated Nov. 4, 1942 / Stock No. 55-4-10488-15 / Phila. Q. M. Depot / 38R / Inspector".
Historical NotesThis uniform jacket was worn by Aldo Pontello (known as Norman,) who was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany. Antonio Pontello of Horning, PA, and his three sons, Alfred, Aldo, and Roy, served the Allied forces in various capacities during WWII. Antonio, an Italian immigrant and coal miner, was too old for the draft, so he served stateside as auxiliary military police patrolling the Allegheny Country Airport. Antonio's three sons each served in the military: one as a pilot, one as a paratrooper, and one as infantry. His son Aldo, known as Norman, was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany; the WWII uniform pieces belonged to him. Collection includes Auxiliary Military Police uniform jacket, holster, WWII uniform (including jacket, two shirts, pants, 2 hats), and patches.
Previous owner
Norman Aldo Pontello
Related institution
United States Army Air Forces
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Harry Ash
1941-1953
