Attached herein is cover from a 1917 Scientific American featuring an illustration of all the assorted military equipment issued to American soldiers during the First World War and the amount of each item as billed to the U.S. Government at the time. FYI: Doughboy service jacket cost the U.S. taxpayer $15.20, breeches were $8.90 --while the Doughboy overcoat kicked-in at $14.92...
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