Korean war US Army Wool Blanket -
All US troops were issued a wool blankets as part of their field gear. The soldiers would see
the blankets for the first time during boot camp. They were widely distributed in all bases and
in the battle field.
The same basic design was introduced during WWII and remained in use even after the Vietnam
war. Some of the blanket variations included the use of different colors. In some cases stripes
were applied to one side. Usually one black stripe. The letters U.S. are applied to the center
of most blankets using black ink. The Marine Corps often applied the letters U.S.M.C. instead.
blankets had a manufacturer tag attached to one corner. The tag came off easily with
normal use. Therefore most blankets do not have a tag.
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detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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The blanket has a white tag with black letters sewn to one side. The tag reads as follows:
Blanket, Wool, Olive Drab NO. 36
Stock No. 7 - 157 - 985
Spec. No. MIL-B-844, and amend 2
100% Wool Content
Horner Woolen Mills Company
Dated 25 April 1952
Contract QM 26550-01-14014
New York Quartermaster Procurement Agency
This Korean War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Korean war US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, air Force, Navy and other organizations.
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