Authentic reproduction of the WWI U.S. Army AEF M1912 Cotton Breeches, made from durable khaki cotton. Features high-waist cut, button fly, reinforced knees, and side adjustment tabs — standard field trousers for Doughboys during the Great War.

The M1912 Cotton Breeches were part of the standard U.S. Army uniform for enlisted soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Designed for practicality, comfort, and durability, these breeches were worn in training camps, on marches, and in the trenches of France and Belgium.

• Historical Accuracy: Faithful reproduction based on Quartermaster specifications and surviving WWI examples.

• Material: Heavy-duty khaki cotton, breathable and rugged for field use.

• Design Features:

  • High-waisted cut typical of early 20th-century military trousers

  • Button fly closure with reinforced placket

  • Side adjustment tabs for proper fit

  • Reinforced knees for durability under combat conditions

  • Straight-leg design intended to be worn with puttees or leather leggings

• Usage: Issued to enlisted soldiers in the AEF, these breeches were part of the field uniform worn alongside service shirts, tunics, and puttees.

• Historical Context: Standard issue from 1912 through World War I, these cotton breeches provided comfort, mobility, and durability for Doughboys in European campaigns.

Ideal for reenactors, collectors, museums, and film/theater productions, these reproductions authentically represent the look and feel of American enlisted soldiers in WWI.

Available with Tunic, please see detailed description on this page.  You can save money by buying both together as a set.