Walter Reed Lab Coat

Walter Reed Bethesda Coat

This is a white lab coat bearing the Walter Reed Bethesda shield, the emblem of the military medical center in Bethesda, Maryland. It is the full-length coat worn over a uniform or scrubs in clinics, labs and hospital wards to keep clothing clean and tools within reach. Collectors of military medical items, reenactors and anyone who wants a working lab coat with real service provenance will find it a solid pick.

Features

• Walter Reed Bethesda Shield — The black shield on the left chest pocket shows a cross above a domed building, with WALTER REED BETHESDA lettered across the top.
• Cotton And Polyester Blend — Cotton keeps the fabric breathable, and polyester helps it hold its shape and resist creasing through repeated washing.
• Hospital White Finish — Plain clinical white, the standard color for medical and laboratory coats.
• Button Front Closure — A full row of white buttons runs down the center front so the coat closes neatly over other clothing.
• Notched Lapel Collar — A tailored collar with a notch where the lapel meets it, the classic look of a doctor's white coat.
• Two Chest Pockets — Patch pockets on both sides of the chest hold pens, a penlight or ID cards.
• Two Lower Patch Pockets — Large pockets at hip level take a notebook, gloves or a phone.
• Full-Length Cut — The body falls well below the hips, giving more coverage than a jacket-length coat.

Military Medical Provenance

Walter Reed is one of the best-known names in US military medicine, and this coat carries the Bethesda medical center's own shield instead of a generic print. The pattern is a straightforward clinical design: white cotton-polyester, a button front, a notched collar and four patch pockets. It works as everyday lab or clinic wear and also fills out a US military medical collection or a period medical impression.