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Uniform, Military

Object number2016.30.1

Manufacturer Andover Clothes

Date1939-1945

MediumWool/Fabric/Metal

Credit LineGift of Barbara Pontello

DescriptionPolice uniform jacket. Navy blue wool single breasted jacket. Long sleeve. Two breast pockets, two hip pockets; all exterior pockets are false pockets. One inside pocket inside each front panel. Four large metal buttons down front opening with raised "P" on front. Small metal buttons with raised "P" on front: one on each shoulder loop, one on each breast pocket, one on each hip pocket, and two on each cuff. Two metal belt hooks on back at waist. Oval place for badge on front proper left breast. Large patch on top of proper left sleeve identifies the regiment.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width is between shoulder seams): 32.25 × 19 in. (81.9 × 48.3 cm)
InscriptionsFour large metal buttons down front opening with raised "P" on front.
Small metal buttons with raised "P" on front: one on each breast pocket, one on each hip pocket, and two on each cuff.
Large patch on top of proper left sleeve has embroidered text "CIVILIAN-GUARD-FORCE / U. S. / AIR CORPS / AUXILIARY MILITARY POLICE".
Handwritten in purple ink on white sleeve lining inside proper right shoulder "467".
Inside pocket inside proper right front panel has handwritten text in black ink inside pocket "467" and has white tag inside with black printed text "MR. / DATE / NO".
MarksInside pocket inside proper right front panel has black label with white embroidered text "ANDOVER / CLOTHES".

Historical NotesThis Auxiliary Military Police jacket was worn by Antonia Pontello. 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.

Previous owner Antonio Pontello

Related institution Auxiliary Military Police

Related institution United States Army Air Corps

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