The collection features a First Army patch, indicating affiliation with the U. First Army, which played a major role in WWII and continued into the Cold War era. The two garrison hats are dated December 1950, confirming their use during the Korean War, and the combat boots, field gear, and cold-weather items make this a comprehensive set for a Korean War reenactment.
Trench Coat with First Army Patch and Liner. Olive drab, double-breasted trench coat with belt and epaulets.
Features a First Army patch (black "A" on red and white background) on the shoulder. Includes a removable wool liner for added warmth, designed to button or snap into the coat.Likely WWII-era (1940s), possibly reissued or used into the Korean War. Condition: Worn with some fraying at the edges, but structurally sound. Liner shows minor wear but is intact. Khaki Dress Shirt (Long Sleeve).
Likely WWII-era Class A uniform shirt in khaki (chino) fabric. Button-down front with collar, typical of 1940s U. Army garrison uniforms, though similar shirts were used in the Korean War.
Condition: Faded with some stains, but no major tears. Khaki Dress Shirt (Short Sleeve 1). WWII-era short-sleeve khaki shirt with two chest pockets and epaulets. Likely used in tropical or summer settings, possibly into the Korean War.Condition: Faded with some stains, but intact. Khaki Dress Shirt (Short Sleeve 2). Wool olive Trousers (Dated 1956). Label reads: Contract dated 5/14/56, pattern dated 7/31/52, made by Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot. Post-Korean War, used in the 1950s during the early Cold War.
Condition: Good, with minor wear. Brown leather "rough-out" combat boots with "Armor-Tred" soles. Typical of WWII and Korean War, with soles suggesting 1940s-1950s manufacture. Includes matching brown leather laces. Condition: Well-worn with scuffs, but still solid. Olive drab canvas backpack, likely an M-1928 or M-1945 pattern. Used in WWII and Korean War for carrying gear. Has a tag attached (check for dates or markings). Garrison Hats (x3 Dated 1950's). Two olive drab wool garrison hats, model M-1950 and one tan garrison hat.Labels read: Cap, Garrison, Wool O. Contract dated December 1950, pattern dated 4 May 1943, 100% virgin wool. Sizes: 7 1/4 and 7 3/8.
Used during the Korean War, with a design originating in WWII. No visible insignia or piping, but these hats were often worn with branch-specific colors e. Light blue for infantry, red for artillery. Condition: Folded but appear intact; minor wear consistent with age (check for moth holes or stains). Brown tie, likely part of the WWII-era Class A uniform, possibly used into the Korean War. Condition: Good, with minor fading. Olive drab belt with metal buckle. Typical of WWII and Korean War-era gear.Two pairs of olive drab wool gloves, likely Korean War-era for cold weather with trigger fingers. Markings on cuffs read U.
Condition: Good, with some wear. Condition: Worn with some stains, but intact. Small rubber stamp with identification number which is stamped on a few items.
Condition: Intact, with some wear on the handle. This collection is primarily Korean War-era, as confirmed by the 1950 garrison hats. Some items, like the khaki shirts and trench coat with liner, may date back to WWII, while the 1956 trousers extend into the post-Korean War period. The First Army patch ties the set together, as the First Army was active in both WWII and the 1950s, focusing on training and readiness during the Korean War. All items are vintage and show signs of use, including stains, fading, and minor wear, consistent with their age and military use.No rips or major damage unless noted.