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C012284 USN SERVICE DRESS UNIFORMS.
BACKGROUND: The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, established during the War of Independence by the Continental Congress on 13 October 1775, on that day they voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. The uniform regulation for the Navy was first introduced by the secretary of War on August 24th, 1791. It was not until August 27th, 1802, that blue and gold became the official colors of the Navy. The anchor became the official symbol for the navy in 1588 when Britain adopted it. The United States took the symbol because of the strong influence of the British and their Naval traditions.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: USN jumper of dark blue wool construction, with "V" neck opening and the typical large fold over naval collar. There is a small horizontal slash pocket to the left breast, as well as, sewn below the shoulder seam of the right sleeve is a Petty Officer 2nd Class Boatswain shoulder flash along with a Amphibious Unit shoulder flash sewn to the left arm just below the shoulder seam. A "ruptured duck" is sewn to the left facing breast. The three white stripes on the sleeve and neck collar indicate Seaman 1st Class. Stamped to the underside of the waist is the name "Wm. Stipple". The chest measures approximately 39". A pair of blue, flared bottom wool trousers with a thirteen button broadfall front opening, a zipper horizontal slash pocket to the left, and a simple horizontal slash pocket to right along the waistband. All of the buttons are those of the navy , which most having original stitching. To the split reverse are two rows of seven, reinforced stitched holes, with lace for adjustment. To the interior is a small white oil tag for the Naval Clothing Factory. The waist measures approximately 30" with a 30.5" inseam. The same sailors white jumper and trousers are included in the group.
A very nice, lightly used grouping.GRADE ****1/4 PRICE $298.00
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