Korean War US Navy USS Brister Tour Jacket -
This is a 1945 - 1946 US Navy (USN) tour jacket. Of white cotton construction. Two pockets in the front. White plastic
buttons. The back is embroidered with a dragon. China Asiatic fleet 1945 - 1946. The upper section reads U.S.S. Brister
DE 327.
Jackets like this were not official attire. Sailors would have them tailor made to commemorate the tour where they served.
USS Brister (DE/DER-327) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, named for Ensign Robert E. Brister
(1920–1942).
Between June 1944 and June 1945, Brister made two successful trans-Atlantic escort crossings to Italy and five to the United
Kingdom. On 8 June 1945 she departed New York City for the Pacific, arriving at San Diego on 3 July 1945.
Brister departed Pearl Harbor in August 1945 and proceeded to the Far East, arriving there in September. She carried out
patrol and escort duties in the East China Sea, supporting the occupation of Japan and Korea, until April 1946. She departed
Singapore on 8 April 1946 and returned to Charleston, South Carolina, via the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, arriving there
on 30 May. Brister then reported for inactivation and went out of commission in reserve at Green Cove Springs, Florida, on 4
October 1946.
The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during the Korean war.
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?".
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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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