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WWII US Marine Corps Wool Tunic - 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 Military dress uniform was no exception.

The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during WWII.





The jacket has been stamped inside the armpit area. Blue ink has been used. Writing reads:

5M
College Hall Fabi
Contract Nbr 46231
Dated 1944





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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Collecting WWII 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 WWII. The development of new materials and uniform designs exploded during the war years as the armed forces figured out the best way to fight in various types of climates and environments. This fact makes the collecting of US uniforms very appealing.


In trying to determine if you should collect WWII 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 Army Air Corps related items, others may want USMC combat uniforms, etc.



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 WWII US uniforms.



If you have an interest is seeing other WWII American Military uniforms, you can do so by going to our The History of the American Military Uniform identification guide.







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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Value $70.00 $80.00 $80.00 $80.00 $90.00 $90.00 $100.00 $110.00 $140.00 $140.00
Availability Common Common Common Common Common Common Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B B B B B B


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  MARKET ANALYSIS
Jan 25th, 2017
The USMC dress uniforms are not as popular as the combat version. However, this example has multiple patches which makes it interesting. Its value should rise moderately over the years.


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