1943 Dated Black 6x3 Double Breasted Suit

[GoldenEraFan]

Rare early example of the no lapel buttonholes look. Was it a wartime material saving thing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-1940s-M...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item27d503854c

 

[thunderw21]

Looks like a U.S. Navy uniform devoid of any rank and decorations.

 

[Tomasso]

Was it a wartime material saving thing?

Yes, it was that saved thread and gimp that won us the war!