US Army Air Force officer's uniform worn by Colonel Leon Mandel in World War II. - Dunhill

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Title: US Army Air Force officer's uniform worn by Colonel Leon Mandel in World War II. Description: US Army Air Force officer's uniform from World War II. Wool. Three-quarters back view (wearer's right arm). This uniform was worn by Colonel Leon Mandel II. Mandel was a grandson of an original Mandel brother and started running the Mandel Brothers department store in his twenties. Mandel joined the US Army Air Forces in 1943 and wore this uniform while serving in the China-Burma-India Theater. Date Depicted: 1943 Creator: Dunhill Creator Role: manufacturer Physical Format: military uniforms Copyright Notice: © Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. Credit Line: Collection of Chicago History Museum; John Alderson, staff photographer Accession Number: 1961.592a-b,d,f,g Acquisition Source: Gift of Colonel Leon Mandel Collection Type: Costume & Textiles Storage Location: Costume; 14537 Max Pixels - Width: 3328 Max Pixels - Height: 4992 Help improve this content