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Korean War - USMC Sergeant Blue Dress Uniform
The Marine Corps dress uniform is an elaborate uniform worn for formal or ceremonial occasions. Its basic form of a blue jacket with
red trim dates back to the 19th century. It is the only U.S. military uniform that incorporates all three colors of the U.S. flag.
There are three different variations of the Dress uniform: Evening Dress, Blue Dress, and Blue-White Dress; only officers and staff
non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) are authorized to wear the Evening Dress. Until 2000, there was a White Dress uniform, similar in
appearance to the U.S. Navy's Dress White uniforms, but worn by officers only (in a manner similar to that of the Dress White uniforms
worn in the U.S. Coast Guard). This uniform has since been replaced with the Blue/White Dress uniform for officers and SNCOs.
The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during the Korean war.
The most recognizable uniform of the Marine Corps is the Blue Dress uniform, often seen in recruiting advertisements. It is often called
Dress Blues or simply Blues. It is equivalent in formality and use to civilian black tie. The various designations are listed in descending
order of formality:
Bkue Dress "A". features a midnight blue coat with standing collar. The enlisted version (shown here) includes seven gilt buttons and red trim
and is worn with a white web belt, while officers wear a five-button coat that omits the red trim which is worn with a black Sam Browne belt.
All ranks wear a white peaked cap, blue trousers, white gloves, and black dress shoes and socks. Officers wear a plain, collarless, white
button up shirt with or without french cuffs. Full-sized medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right,
but Marksmanship Qualification Badges are not worn. Women wear pumps in place of shoes, and may wear a skirt in place of slacks.
A blue boatcloak with a scarlet lining is optional.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Korean war US military uniforms.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
clearly defined points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Korean war US uniform worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American military uniforms in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Collecting Korean War American Uniforms
Collecting American military and civilian uniforms is a field that has been growing since the days the GI's were
sent to fight during the Korean war. Many of the uniforms had a very similar desigan as those used during WWII.
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In trying to determine if you should collect Korean war era American uniforms there are certain factors that should be
considered.
A collector may decide what to collect based on the likes of the person. Some individuals collect all Air Force
related items, others may want USMC combat uniforms, etc.
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This item is currently being
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 items like this one. Attention to the details is critical
in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the Imperial Germany items.
If you have an interest is seeing other American Korean war era Military Collectibles, you can
do so by going to our
Korean War section.
identification guide.
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