FREEFALL BADGE USMC NUIFORM PATCH

It was sometimes also worn with a white cap and gloves. The blue dress uniform could be worn at posts and social occasions when not in line with troops. Whipcord and elastique were a couple of the more common types used.Ī blue cap, jacket and trouser combo with vertical red stripe on the outside of each leg. This uniform could be constructed of several types of approved materials. Like the enlisted man's winter uniform, the officer's uniform came with a cloth belt, but here the officer wears the M-1935 leather belt with shoulder strap. Other clothing features that would identify an officer are the solid belt buckle, opposed to the frame buckle of the Enlisted Man, and officer's trousers having rear pockets (not shown).Ĭap, jacket, and trousers combo in forest green wool elastique. A sword could also be worn when prescribed by the commanding officer.Ĭotton khaki cap, shirt, & trouser combo similar to the Enlisted Man's shown in figure 3, except that a garrison cap is being worn. White gloves (not shown) were also worn with this uniform. Trousers for non-commissioned officers had a vertical red stripe on the outside of the legs. The blue coat could also be worn with a white cap, or white cap and white trousers. Dress blues were worn while on ship detachment, on liberty, and on social occasions. The illustration shows the leather waist belt being worn, which Marines continued to wear even though the jacket came with an integral cloth belt.Ī blue tunic, trouser, and cap combo. Alternatively, a wool shirt could be worn under the jacket when needed. Here, the khaki cotton shirt and tie are worn for contrast. Enlisted Men's trousers had no rear pockets.įorest green cap, jacket, and trouser combo made of finely napped kersey wool that gave the garments a soft feel. USMC shirts are easy to identify because of their sharply peaked pocket flaps. Alternatively, a khaki garrison cap could be worn with this uniform. Here the service cap is worn with a khaki cover. In 1942 a similar type uniform was issued but in camouflage pattern material for use in tropical operations.Ĭotton khaki shirt and trouser combo worn in warm and tropical climates. Adopted in 1941, the USMC HBT utility uniform did double duty as a warm weather/tropical combat uniform. Here the uniform is worn with the tropical fiber helmet for sun protection. This is the same herringbone twill weave uniform shown in figure 1. Garrison caps made in HBT material were constructed to wear with this uniform.

FREEFALL BADGE USMC NUIFORM PATCH

The jacket had three patch pockets with the breast pocket having the USMC and Eagle Globe & Anchor insignia applied to it via heat transfer. It is not a complete display of all uniform types, but should give guidance in identifying the general appearance and key elements of Marine Corps uniforms of the era.Ī protective two-piece jacket & trouser combo made in cotton herringbone twill weave used for chore work. A couple of the more common specialist's uniforms are also included. This brief presentation is designed to show some of the basic types of uniforms worn by the U.S.

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