WWII USMC HERRINGBONE COMBAT UNIFORM
The US MArine Corps saw extensive combat in the Pacific theater during WWII. The need to develop
a combat uniform for the tropical conditions of the battlefield arose. The answer came in the
form of herringbone. This material was lightweight and more rip resistant. An OD color was
adopted to better blend with the surrounding vegetation.
The photo above shows a group of
Marines shooting in a range during boot camp - WWII. They are wearing the same type of uniform as
it is shown in this page.
This is an example of the Marine Corps fatigues employed during WWII. The top right photograph shows
the front of the tunic. The construction consisted of two lower pockets and one top pocket. The top
has the Marine Corps emblem stamped on it.
(top-left) The buttons in the uniform are made of metal and have the words "Marine Corps" embossed
on them. (top-right) Unlike other uniforms, this one does not have a tag but rather
the information is stamped (EGA) with black ink on the collar area.
The long sleeves had two adjustments which could be executed by securing the sleeve to one of two buttons.
Since the USMC saw alot of action during the war, these uniforms are getting hard to obtain. Most of
them were worn out or out right destroyed.
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| Estimated Value (2007) | $450.00 |
| Availability (2007) | Rare |
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