Uniform, Military

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Title

Uniform, Military

Identifier

2005.11.008

Subject

1940s
World War II Uniforms
Military uniforms
Military service
Clothing

Description

Green wool jacket with lapels and brown Bakelite embossed button closures, tan lining. Military issue. Jacket has two breast pockets with button closures and side pockets with button closures. Yellow embroidered eagle patch on right shoulder. Red embroidered chevron patch on left arm sleeve. Two metal lapel insignias with screw backings. Both are Marine insignias with a globe, anchor and eagle. The reverse side of the eagle has a sharp barb to keep the badge in place. Arm lining has black stamp "[REDACTED]; 5M; College Hall Fashions; Contract NOm 44416; Dated April 25, 1944."

Date

C. 1940s

Format

Wool, Bakelite plastic, metal
College Hall Fashions