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WWII USMC Field Pants -
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.
The US Marine Corps developed a series of tropical uniforms designedfor the fighting in jungle
environment where the weather was hotter. The uniforms were made of
HBT material. The initials stood
forHerring Bone Twill.
The item featured here is a set of HBT pants. As used by the US Marine Corps during WWII. The construction
consists of two open face rear poackets. Two slanted pockets in the front. The fly is closed with the
use of smooth face metal buttons. A series of belt loops are placed around the perimeter.
Pants are harder to find because most people wore them after the war. The normal use destroyed many of
them.
The pants came with a matching
tunic.
These would hold a variety of patches
and insignia in the left and right arms.
Also in the breast area.
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clearly defined points that should be noted.
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Unlike earlier American uniforms, the front buttons
were sewn. Of metal construction. Golden color. Bearing the US Navy eagle in the face of the
button.
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