U.S. Military Uniforms

This is a named uniform lot from WWII General James Francis Collins.

This lot includes the 1960 dated green tunic and trousers, complete with silver bullion rank, ribbons to the Distinguished Service Medal and badges.

This is a photograph of General Collins as a Major General.

Here are several images of points of interest in this lot shown below:

• Tunic detail
• Tunic QM label, showing identification

The condition of all is near excellent, excepting some minor signs of routine wear.

The original ribbons and badges are included, as shown.

82nd Airborne Paratrooper Combat Uniform

This is a WWII 82nd Airborne Division 1942 Dated Tech Sergeant Soot Camouflage Paratrooper Uniform Lot

This lot includes the 12/30/42 dated green jumper coat with belt and jumper trousers, complete with suspenders. Here are several images of points of interest in this lot shown below:

• Tunic inside detail
• Tunic QM label
• Tunic back
• Tunic 82nd Airborne Division patch with arch
• Trousers inside waist detail
• Trousers QM label
• Trousers back

The condition of all is near excellent, excepting some minor signs of routine wear.

The helmet and liner are available separately, located on the headgear page.

This is a  WWII US ARMY named uniform lot from OSS Det 101 Chinese Liaison Officer LTC Rose featuring a theater made leather LEDO Road Patch, Bullion CBI Patch and pair of Nationalist China rank insignia on a Class A dress chocolate brown tunic

This is a close-up view of the Ledo Road patch, Chinese and US rank insignia. This shows the silver bullion, silk and blue velvet CBI patch and other insignia.

Here is the 1942 dated and identified issue tag.

The condition of all is near very good, excepting some minor signs of routine wear and long storage.  The silver insignia shows tarnish from age.

WWI Officer's Mustard Tunic

This is a  WWII US ARMY named uniform mustard tan wool officer's tunic with 1 year gold bullion combat service hash mark chevrons.

This is a view of the back. This shows the interior of the tunic.  It is completely lined, including the sleeves. This shows the tailor label, identified as John Petro, Geneva N.Y.

Here is the September 22, 1917 dated and identified issue maker marked and identified to "John Omalley" tag.

It measures 18 inches across the shoulders, 19-1/2 inches across the chest under the arms, and the sleeve has a 19 inch inseam.  It's about a 39 Long.

The condition of all is near very good, excepting some minor signs of routine wear and long storage.

This is a named uniform, photo, and document lot from a Spanish American War era Sergeant of Squadron A, New York National Guard Cavalry.

This lot includes the 1898 design tunic, busby hat, cartridge belt, gold bullion aiguillette and sword cord,  several period books, and an identified photograph of the trooper.

He is identified as Sergeant Henry Youngs Smith (listed as Henry Y. T. Smith of Troop 1 1893-1899) in the CoA 1889-1939 Unit History (which is not a part of this lot, however it is available separately for $129.99)

A photograph of H. Y. T. Young wearing lance corporal's rank and an older uniform is shown here. He is identified on the back of the photo.

There are a number of images of points of interest in this lot shown below:

• Tunic front

• Tunic rear

• Tunic sleeves

• Tunic inside, showing damage

• Trouser detail

• Trouser tag

• Busby hat top

• Busby hat interior

• Busby hat can

• Cartridge belt

• Aiguillettes and sword cord

• Period softcover books

• Uniform modification artwork

The condition of all is near excellent, excepting some minor damage to the interior quilting and some stains inside the tunic, shown above, tarnish to the gold bullion, wear to the paint on the Busby can, and signs of occasional and routine wear.

USMC 1 Star Brigadier General Distinguished Marksman Winter Tunic

World War II and Korea Veteran Distinguished Marksman General S. R. Shaw, USMC Winter Greens Uniform (Blouse and Trousers) and Photograph Lot

This is an outstanding historic USMC general officer lot. Please  photographs of the general in this uniform here.

The highlight of this lot is General Shaw's original Marine Corps Distinguished Marksman 14K badge shown with his decorations here. The original maker tag is shown here.  His name tag is shown here.

The condition is generally near excellent, showing some very minor wear. All items shown and described here are a part of this lot.

WWI USMC Fifth Marines Uniform Blouse and Trousers

This is a World War One USMC FIFTH Regiment Corporal Tunic with Pants, Both Correct Collar Disks, and TWO bullion overseas service stripes and French Fourragere Complete

The patch appears to be a 5th Marine Brigade design, this NCO was apparently transferred from the 4th Marine Brigade as cadre for the incoming 5th Brigade near the end of WWI. This is a view of the back of the blouse.  This is the inside, showing the interior pockets.

There are several names stamped and marked in the trousers, as shown.

The condition is near good with some splitting on a couple of seams, and mothing on the blouse and trousers. The Fourragere is in rough shape, with general wear, as shown

USMC Formal Mess Dress Blue Officer Uniform

This is a USMC Lieutenant Colonel Formal Mess Dress Uniform LOT Blouse (Tunic) with Starched Collar Insert, Trousers (Pants), Cummerbund, Bullion Wire Rank Insignia, Silver and Gold EGA Devices, and Braces (Suspenders)

The blouse has a 14-1/2 inch collar insert. Actual measurement is nearly 15 inches.  It measures 17 inches across the shoulders, 17 inches underarm seam to seam, 23-1/2 inch sleeve (point of shoulder to cuff). 

This is a close-up view of the heavy bullion rank insignia and collar insert, and crimson lining. This is a view of the cuff detail showing the heavy gold bullion wire oak leaves and acorns.

Trousers measure 32 waist and 29 inch inseam.  This is the other side of the trousers showing the back of the cummerbund and label.

This is a serviceable uniform. With routine preparation, it is ready to wear.

The condition is near MINT as shown

USMC WWII Dress Blue Uniform

Panama-Grenada Invasion Era Marine Corps USMC Dress Blue Uniform Blouse and Trousers Lot

This is an outstanding historic uniform in immaculate condition.

Uniform details are shown below:

• Close-up of trousers label.
• A close-up of the label on the blouse.

The condition is generally near excellent, showing some very minor wear.  This uniform is ready to wear.

The high dome buttons are WATERBURY BUTTON COMPANY maker marked. They are sewn on. The blouse and trousers have the 1985 dated contract number issue labels and tags present.

The tunic is tailored size 37-38 measuring 17 inches across the top of the shoulder, 18-1/2 inches across the chest under the arms, and 19 inches underseam of the arm.  There are E-5 rank insignia (sergeant) and 8 years worth of service stripes. The trousers are a size 32R, tailored to with a 31 inch inseam with a 30 inch waist.  The stripes are exactly 1 inch wide.

This uniform precisely fits an in shape Marine, 6 to 6-1 tall, weighing 150-155 pounds.

This is a very nice latter 20th century era uniform in outstanding serviceable condition.  With EGAs and the correct belts, this uniform would pass inspection today and be totally acceptable for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Belts are not included, just the blouse and trousers.

We usually have some accessories (white gloves, belts, buckles, EGA, ribbons and badges, etc., on hand.  Inquire.)

World War II 1942 Dated Marine Corps 1st MarDiv Guadalcanal Invasion USMC Theater Made Short Blouse

This is an outstanding historic uniform in immaculate condition.

Uniform details are shown below:

• Close-up of pocket button detail. Note placket.
• The waist and front button detail.
• Close-up he Maker Mark Size Stamp of the blouse
• A close-up of the patch marking on the blouse.
• A view of the inside of the patch
• A view of the embroidered EGA on the collar
• A close-up of the back of the EGA on the collar

The condition is generally near excellent, showing some very minor wear. 

The blouse is dated 1942 and marked Made In Australia.  It is identified to the original owner, D. S. Wright, Jr.  The buttons are not maker marked.  There are metal buttons on the inside under the placket and under the pocket flaps.  Exposed buttons are khaki tan plastic (two on each sleeve, two at the waist).  The waist is adjustable by two sizing buckles at the sides.

Because people ask, the tunic is a size 36 Regular, as indicated on the tag.

The collars have embroidered EGA emblems.

The patch is bordered in red, denoting this Marine was in the initial invasion landing onto Guadalcanal.

This is a very scarce early WWII theater made uniform in a very unusual style.

World War II Marine Corps HBT 3-Pocket Utility Jacket

This is a nice example of the combat uniform tunic in serviceable used condition, showing some minor fading from multiple washings and field use. 

The jacket is identified to the original owner with "198 Mike" on the inside back.  The buttons are US MARINE CORPS marked.  All the buttons are present, four on the front and two on each cuff.

The tunic is a size 42 Regular.

The breast pocket has a stenciled USMC and EGA emblem.

World War II Marine Corps HBT 3-Pocket Utility Jacket

This is a nice example of the combat uniform tunic in serviceable used condition.  It is nearly mint condition, with strong HBT pattern and rich color remaining.

The jacket is identified to the original owner with his full name inked on the breast pocket.  The buttons are US MARINE CORPS marked.  All the buttons are present, four on the front and two on each cuff.

The tunic is a size 40 Regular.

The breast pocket has a stenciled USMC EGA emblem.

World War II Marine Corps HBT 2-Pocket Utility Jacket

This is a nice example of the combat uniform tunic in serviceable used condition.  It is near excellent condition.

The jacket has had the breast pocket neatly removed, not uncommon in the field.  The buttons are US MARINE CORPS marked.  All the buttons are present, four on the front and two on each cuff.

The tunic is a hard to find marked size 44.

A World War II USN Navy Aviator Identified Blue Uniform Blouse and Trousers.

This is a 1944 Dated WWII uniform, still very serviceable. It is  Size 38. It has custom embroidered monogram "RW" over the inside pocket and the ABBOTT Military tailor maker tag.

The trousers have a matching tag identifying the same aviator as the blouse tag.

The aviator is Richard W. Wright. He is listed as USN Aviator number 7381, a USNR AVCAD (Aviation Cadet), with a graduation date of 1 April 1941.

This is a very wearable and serviceable uniform with a nicely rendered gold bullion wing.

The back is shown here. The coat is in excellent condition and supple throughout.

An original USNA Naval Academy Heavy Gilded Brass Dress Belt Buckle Set

This is a very heavy robustly made buckle featuring acorns, oak leaves and the coat of arms of the USNA.  This view shows the buckle body detached from the buckle tab. This buckle is for the 1-1/2 inch wide black leather belt. It measures 3-3/4 inches assembled and 1-7/8 inches wide.

The back is shown here. The buckle is in excellent condition throughout.

A World War II USN Navy Aviator Carrier Based Squadron Leather Flight Jacket.

This is a very supple leather jacket, still very serviceable, with the exception of some tearing in the lining. It is about a size 36. The zipper was replaced at one time with an industrial quality YKK coated zipper with heavy steel pulls.

The jacket belonged to the Commander of Carrier Group 3. The patch is comprised of the squadron insignia of VF-31, VF-32, VF-32, VF-33, VF-34 and VA-35.

This insignia is very heavy silk floss embroidered and is identified with an arch below naming the group. It has the original contractor maker marked contract tag in under the leather hanger.

The collar retains much of the original fleece, and it is stenciled USN on the back, as shown. The cuff and waist wool is in generally good to very good condition.

This jacket is wearable, as is.

The condition of the jacket is very good to near excellent, except as noted above and as shown.

A Post-World War II USN Navy Aviator G-1 Leather Flight Jacket.

This is a very supple leather jacket, still very serviceable, with the exception of some tearing in the cuff wool. It is a marked Size 42.

It has the original 1976 dated maker marked contract tag in under the leather hanger.

The placket is perforated "USN", as shown. The zipper is a very heavy TALON brand.  The cuff and waist wool is in generally fair to good condition, with some tattering as shown.

This jacket is wearable, as is. The back is shown here.

The condition of the jacket is very good to near excellent, except as noted above and as shown.

This is a US Navy BuAero Leather Fleece Model M380B Flight Boots

The boots are shown from the right here, and from the left here

It has Size Medium marked on the Converse maker marked pre-WWII contract tag.  This is a view of the soles.

The condition is good to very good.  There is some moderate overall wear to the leather present.

This is a US Navy BuAero Leather Fleece Model M380B Flight Boots

The boots are shown from the right, and from the left and from the back.

It has Size Medium marked on the Hood maker marked pre-WWII contract tag.  This is a view of the toes, showing some melting of the rubber.

The condition is good to very good.  There is some minor to moderate overall wear to the leather present, and some noticeable deformation of the soles.

This is a US Navy SEAL "Gold" pattern Vietnam War camouflage combat operations jacket

The rare camouflage pattern is shown in close-up here.

It has absolutely no markings or tags, completely sterile throughout.  This is a view of the back.

It measures a size 46 (23 inches across the chest.  The sleeve inseam measures 18 inches.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some slight fading from exposure to weather and washing and a few very minor holes at the left hip near the pocket along the seam.

This is a very rare item from the estate of Ormer Locklear, the acknowledge "father" of the daredevil wingwalker stunt men of the early 20th century.

This is a very high quality fleece lined mid-thigh flight coat featuring period artwork of Ormer Locklear atop of the upper wing of a Curtiss JN-4 biplane.

He served two years in the US Army Air Service Signal Corps during WWI, and became a professional stunt pilot and barnstormer after he was discharged in 1919.  He was very highly paid and perfected a number of very complex stunts in and on top of his aircraft, including transferring from one plane to another in flight.  You can read some of his history here.  He was killed in an aerial stunt (piloting) while filming a movie at night.  He was apparently blinded by the strong lights and crashed in 1920.

This is a close-up of the artwork. The coat measures 20 across the chest (about a size 40), 18 inches across the shoulders and 18 inches on the inseam of the arm.

The condition is near excellent, excepting some routine wear on the leather and some slight crazing of the paint from age.

This is a very scarce item of apparel, worn when he was making public appearances on the ground.  His in-flight jacket was much closer fitting.

You will be pleased to add this to your early aviation memorabilia and militaria collection.

This is a very rare 3rd Aero Squadron complete uniform lot.

It includes the enlisted man's tunic, with 3rd Aero Squadron patch, overseas patch and red chevron, as shown in close-up  here. The Browning King, & Co maker stamp, with a close-up of the enlisted collar disk and embroidered label are shown here

Detail close-ups of the breeches, puttees, belt, and hat.

This lot also has the rarely encountered heavy wool overcoat, also bearing the 3rd Aero Squadron patch, oversea stripe, and red chevron, identical to the tunic.

The condition is near excellent on most pieces shown.

This is a very scarce uniform with two superlative patches and an interesting variant of the enlisted aviation collar disk.

You will be pleased to add this to your early aviation memorabilia and militaria collection.

This is identified as a Browning King & Company tailor made Air Service Signal Corps overseas cap.

It has a theater-made US over wing prop variant of the branch insignia. It measures 1 inch across and it is made in two pieces with the silver (probably coin silver) letters U.S (one period in the center) separately applied to the bronze wings.

Here is a view of the inside.

It is about a size 7-1/8. It matches the uniform shown above and was one of the spare pieces.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a US Army 5th Air Force Leather A2 Flight Jacket

This particular jacket belonged to a B-17 officer assigned to the 63rd Bomb Squadron, 43rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force prior to December 1943, when the squadron insignia (literally a "Flying Fortress") was changed to reflect the transition to B-24 bombers and their new name "Sea Hawks".  This is a pre-Sea Hawk era jacket. The squadron logo of neither the old or new designs is shown in Mauer's book, however, both are shown at the 43rd BG website, with plenty of documentation here.

The US Army contract tag is shown in close-up here. It is marked as a size 36. The chest measures 19 inches across and the sleeve is 18 inches to the end of the wool cuff.  The shoulders measure 18 inches across. It has a functional TALON zipper.

The squadron patch is theater made and silk floss in red, blue and yellow with black numbers and detail threads on wool felt.  The 5th Air Force patch is an Australian-made felt patch. There is no artwork on the back.

It has a sewn silver on leather air crew wing. There are leather lieutenant bars sewn on the shoulders. There is no name or other identifying markings other than the contract tag and a "A-N" stamp on the lining.

The condition is generally good to very good. There is some moderate wear to the leather present. The waistband may have been replaced at one time, long ago, the color doesn't match the cuffs.

This is a US Army Air Force Leather A2 China Burma India Theater Pilot's Flight Jacket

The US Army contract tag is not present. It is approximately a size 36. The chest measures 19 inches across and the sleeve is 18 inches to the end of the wool cuff.  The shoulders measure 18 inches across.

The CORWIN zipper is functional. This is a close-up of the large leather CBI ordnance "bursting bomb" patch. There is a silver bullion and silk floss on wool CBI theater made patch on the sleeve.  There are 9 silver bombs painted on the front.  The pilot's name was LT COWAN, stenciled under the clutch back metal pilot's wing.

IThe condition is generally good. There is significant wear to the leather present. The cuffs appear to have been replaced at one time, long ago.

This is a US Army Air Force Leather A2 Flight Jacket

The US Army contract tag is shown in close-up here. It is marked as a size 42. The chest measures 21 inches across and the sleeve is 20 inches to the end of the wool cuff.  The shoulders measure 19 inches across.

The CROWN zipper is damaged as shown here. This is a close-up of the ROBIN HOOD B-24 Liberator bomber artwork. There are needle hole traces of where a squadron patch once was mounted.  The patch is long-gone.

It is named to 2LT Ted W. O. Heidel who was a pilot in the American Theater flying anti-submarine warfare patrols at the time he wore this jacket.

The condition is generally very good. There is some wear to the leather present. The cuffs were replaced at one time, long ago.

This is a US Army Air Force Leather A2 B-17 Bomber Pilot Flight Jacket

The maker tag is shown in close-up here. It is marked Aero Leather Clothing Company, Beacon, NY. The chest measures 20 inches across and the sleeve is 19 inches to the end of the wool cuff.  The shoulders measure 19 inches across.

The condition is generally very good. There is some wear to the leather present and some cracking of the leather above the artwork.

This is a US Army Air Force Leather Fleece Flight Jacket

The 1943 dated contract tag is shown in close-up here. The back of the coat is shown here

It has a Size 36 marked tag.

The condition is very good to near excellent.  There is some wear to the leather present.

This is a US Army Air Force Type A-9A issued matched pair of trigger finger glove mittens for machine gunners.

The USAAF logo is printed in silver on each glove, one a bit more worn than the other, the clear one shown in close-up here. The back side of the gloves shows some scarring to the leather from when they came in contact with an overheated gun.

It has Size MEDIUM marked 1944 contract date tag.

The condition is used, still very good.

This is a US Army Air Force Heated Flight Shoe Inserts

The electrical connection for one of the boots and the USAAF logo are shown in close-up here.

It has Size M marked 1945 contract date tag.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

This is a WWII US Army Air Force Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Survival Vest

The vest is shown from the back here, and the contract label and Aircraft Appliance Corporation inspection stamps and interior printed AAF patch is shown in close-up here.

There is an integrated holster for a revolver or 1911 style automatic pistol, and pockets for personal items, fire starter, whistle, razor, small knife, matches, fishing kit, sewing kit, insect repellent, sharpening stone and large knife, rations, signal flares, first aid kit, ammunition, gloves, goggles, etc.

This vest is completely empty of contents.

The condition is totally serviceable and excellent to near mint throughout.

US Vietnam War Era Santiago Blue Cotton Uniform Skirt

This is a size 14R button down skirt in light blue cotton medium weight fabric.

This is a single layer unlined uniform skirt.  The front is shown here.  It has a single patch pocket.  It has 9 buttons down one side and completely unbuttons wasit to hem.

It measures 26 inches at the waist and has a drop of 26 inches.  The hem is 64 inches in circumference.

The original FSN/size tag is shown here.

The condition is generally near excellent, showing some very minor wear. All items shown and described here are a part of this lot.