WWI US Third Army Uniform

**MD Helmets** · 02-26-2013, 07:51 AM

Hello, guys and gals. No SOS for me this year, so I had to pick up something at another location. Here is a named WWI US Third Army, Signals uniform. Is this a British made tunic? The pants look to be marked to a firm in Chicago. Thoughts and comments appreciated.

**AmericanKraut** · 02-26-2013, 07:57 AM

Is that a broad arrow? That might mean it was made in England? It is a beauty, I always have liked the WWI and interwar tunics since their construction quality is outstanding. Nice set

**MD Helmets** · 02-26-2013, 08:03 AM

When I bought it, a few other people were looking at it and we were discussing it being a broad arrow indicating British manufacture. I do find myself attracted to these WWI uniforms. A mix of fancy and crude. By far my favorite US uniform design.

**AmericanKraut** · 02-26-2013, 08:07 AM

My fiances Grandfathers WWI tunic seems to be a higher quality one made in New York. I have not studied these as much.
WWI Tunics are going up in price while WWII are staying pretty low, at least in my area. I would like to find a WWI before they are out of my Range.
My favorite design is the 20-30s they are the best quality IMO, I know where one is at and plan on getting it Saturday if it is still there, hopefully!

**MD Helmets** · 02-26-2013, 08:26 AM

Can't remember if I've asked you this, and I probably have, which part of PA are you in? I got this at the show at the York fairgrounds off I83. This makes uniform #3 for me. Unfortunately I have no way to display them.

**AmericanKraut** · 02-26-2013, 08:35 AM

Im from the North Western part (near Erie) away from everyone on the forum

, but my dad worked in York for a while not to long ago (state police). My ladies house is near Pittsburgh so I get around PA.
Is there some kind of show in York? maybe I can make it next year.

**MD Helmets** · 02-26-2013, 08:42 AM

Ah yeah you're way up there. My dads from Pittsburgh. It's the Tri County Knife and Gun show. It has one or two militaria dealers every year. They have the show a few times a year. Mostly guns and surplus junk. I pick up one or two things every year. I went for a silver IAB but Gebhart already sold that, so I walked out with this, lol. Can't leave empty handed.