Authentic reproduction of the WWI U.S. Army AEF M1918 Tunic, made from durable olive drab wool. Features high stand-and-fall collar, four patch pockets, button-front closure, and reinforced stitching — standard field tunic issued to Doughboys during the final year of the Great War.
The M1918 Tunic was introduced as an update to earlier service tunics, providing U.S. Army soldiers with improved fit, functionality, and durability in the field. Issued to enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium, it became the standard field uniform for the final campaigns of World War I.
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Historical Accuracy: Faithful reproduction based on original 1918 Quartermaster specifications and surviving examples from the Western Front.
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Material: Olive drab wool for durability and warmth, suitable for temperate and colder climates.
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Design Features:
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Stand-and-fall collar, accommodating rank insignia and necktie
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Button-front closure with reinforced placket
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Four patch pockets with buttoned flaps for carrying personal items and field essentials
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Reinforced seams and stitching for durability in combat and field conditions
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Straight-cut design, intended to be worn with M1912 or M1918 breeches and puttees
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Usage: Worn by Doughboys during training, marches, trench duty, and combat operations in 1918.
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Historical Context: Part of the AEF’s uniform modernization, the M1918 tunic offered a more practical and comfortable alternative to the earlier M1912 cotton and wool tunics while maintaining a sharp military appearance.
Ideal for reenactors, collectors, museums, and film/theater productions, this reproduction authentically represents the American infantryman in the final year of World War I.