WWII USMC M1944 "Vandegrift" Jacket | Named H.M. Singleton | Wool Gabardine
Description
A definitive piece of late-war Marine Corps uniform history. This is the M1944 "Vandegrift" Jacket, issued to Marines for the final push in the Pacific (Iwo Jima, Okinawa) and the occupation of China/Japan.
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Identification: Clearly stamped on the collar lining with the Marine's name: "H. M. SINGLETON". Named items offer great research potential.
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Details: Made of the standard Forest Green wool gabardine material. Features the correct waist adjustment buckles and buttoned cuffs.
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Condition: Good used condition. The fabric is sound. The sleeves show distinct "ghosts" (stitch marks and unfaded wool) where NCO chevrons were once attached and later removed, adding to its character.
Technical Specs:
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Pattern: M1944 Field Jacket (Vandegrift)
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Material: Wool Gabardine
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Named to: H. M. Singleton
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Size: Small (Est. 36/38)
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Condition: Vintage, insignia removed.
