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WWII US Navy AL-1 Flight Suit -
When the United States entered World War Two much of the military was unprepared for combat.
The unforms and equipment employed was very antiquated, most of it dated back to World War one.
Advancements in the field of aviation require that the US Army Air Force develop a new line of
uniforms known as flight suits. The one featured here is designed for winter wear.
It was manufactured of a
cotton and pyle material and they were
green in color.
The design of the AL-1 Navy flight suit consisted on a very heavy duty coverall. The exterior
was made of waterproof material. The inside was lines with a thick coat of pyle. A silver
zipper closes the front section. An additional, smaller zipper, is placed in each leg.
Two pockets are found in the breast area. They are secured shut by using a flap with a green
color metal snap.
The American flight suits may have been adorned with a variety of
patches. In addition, some
insignia may have been added.
The patches were normally placed in the left and right arms. In some occassions they may be
located in the breast area.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII 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 WWII 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.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality
military antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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A black tag with golden letters is sewn
to the inside of the collar. The contents read:
Bauer - U.S. Navy
AL-1 Coverall
Spc 55s37 (a-10) 38
Contract No. N-3835-28
Western Sportswear Co.
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If you have an interest is seeing other US military uniforms of WWII, you can do so by going
to our The History of the American Military Uniform
identification and price guide.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII US uniforms and other military antiques and collectibles
is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general
interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and
every country. This service is provided courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com.
The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
| Year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
| Value |
$140.00 |
$140.00 |
$150.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Availability |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| Invest Grade |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
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While the item featured here is not for sale, similar items like it are available for
purchase in our website MilitaryItems.com
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MARKET ANALYSIS
Jan 22nd, 2017
Most of the American uniforms of the WWII era are relatively common. The uniform featured here is not
very hard to find. In general the appreciation has been moderate. Recently the value has
began to come up some. It is expected that this trend will continue, specially as the pieces become
harder to find.
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