Maxim Molodtsov Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 Hello. I'm a newbie at this forum so excuse my fail. I'm from Ukraine and I'm interested in US Army uniforms. I've got this jacket and I wonder - if this a WWII or post-war (Korea, Vietnam) 1954 Army Green Service Uniform (Shade 44)?
W McSwiggan Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 That is not a US Army jacket. It is US Marine Corps and I can not testify to vintage.
Maxim Molodtsov Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Yea, my bad. Of course it's USMC coat. But I sure that there are wrong insignia on the collar. I must be GAE. And this coat came from a US citizen, 70 year old man that served in a Marine Corp a long time ago (Vietnam vet if I'm not mistaken). Edited October 19, 2014 by Maxim Molodtsov
Greg Collins Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 The jacket is that of the US Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 20 years of service. It is not WW2- the stripes would not have crossed rifles nor would the belt be made of the uniform material (it would be leather). This jacket was still in use when I entered the Navy (1976) but, I understand, it has been done away with since. I was sorry to hear that as, in my opinion, it was the most "Marine-looking" uniform they had (I was never that crazy about the blue dress uniform).
Maxim Molodtsov Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) The jacket is that of the US Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 20 years of service. It is not WW2- the stripes would not have crossed rifles nor would the belt be made of the uniform material (it would be leather). This jacket was still in use when I entered the Navy (1976) but, I understand, it has been done away with since. I was sorry to hear that as, in my opinion, it was the most "Marine-looking" uniform they had (I was never that crazy about the blue dress uniform). Thanx for the answer! I'm just curious when this uniform's been done away. 'Cause in the 1992 movie "A Few Good Men" I saw exactly this kind of uniform with such belt. And in MARINE CORPS ORDER P1020.34G W/CH 1-5 which is about MC Uniform Regulations and it's dated 31 Mar 03. The main question - is this uniform still in use? Edited October 19, 2014 by Maxim Molodtsov
Greg Collins Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Maxim- you're absolutely correct, this uniform is still in use and, in this case, I'm happy I'm wrong... I think the Marine Corps Green Service uniform is one of the US's nicest looking uniforms. It was the khaki service uniform (tan) that was phased out. Sorry for the misinformation- my bad.
Maxim Molodtsov Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Yea, and I'm happy that I own it!
jonsey2001 Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Hello Maxim, It is a new or fairly current uniform. I would like to add that the gold buttons do not belong. In thoe holes there should be a pair of eagle globe and anchors. Hope you can get some. That jacket belonged to a career Marine. Best... George
Maxim Molodtsov Posted November 17, 2014 Author Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Now' I've got collar emblems. Now the uniform looks like that! Edited November 17, 2014 by Maxim Molodtsov
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