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Trickeration and Fortworthgal those uniforms are to die for! You look so great!
eniksleestack said:On the subject of older US Navy uniforms, I was wondering if anyone could identify the origin and/ or era that this belt buckle was made:
I found it in a box of my grandmother's. I know her father was in the Navy during World War One (before he joined the Army!), but I can't be sure if this was his. Nor can I find any information on this particular type of buckle -- there aren't any markings other than the anchor on front and I'm not even sure if it's US Navy issue. It is fairly heavy and solid, and has a certain patina of age so I know it's not too modern. But other than those bits I really have no clue.
Thanks
Cobden said:Finally got some photo's of me in Square rig:
Summer:
Mike1973 said:Great War or maybe early twenties?
Mr. Rover said:I just got a vintage winter navy sailor uniform today! The jumper is so form-fitting I could barely get my shoulders through but once it is on, it fits like it was made for me! This may be one of the coolest things I've picked up so far. I've got some pictures of tags so if anyone can tell me when it is from, I would greatly appreciate it!
Also, does anyone know where I can buy the white dixie cap and neckerchief? I've been looking all over the net and the only place I can find the neckerchief is WWII Impressions.
Hondo said:Looks great dude :eusa_clap how I envy you thin guys, I've been looking for a sailor suit like yours to honor my dad who was in the Navy but being a rather large guy you just can't find the right size, I'm not really fat, tall, 6 ft 2" pants size is 36 and chest is 48, really is tough to find, any one know of a link for large sizes, do let me know, grateful, carry on
Cobden said:Might have to give it a go sometime; got a flannel dicky and a 1930's tiddly white top; just need to faff about with the silk and perhaps a hat...
Matloes and bootnecks everywhere!!!!!navyguyAl said:Gateway of the World Southampton????? That is too Mercantile Marine for my liking... try good old Pompey (I am Gosport born and bred)
tempestbella42 said:Matloes and bootnecks everywhere!!!!!
fortworthgal said:Here I am, front and center in my WAVES uniform at a recent swing dance:
My tie is incorrect, still looking for an original.
tempestbella42 said:Matloes and bootnecks everywhere!!!!!
corchel1942 said:I finally got my Royal Navy FAA uniform completed(almost). Had a hard time matching the tunic to some trousers. Tunic is made of "doeskin" and wanted to match trousers. Sabre Sales in the UK came through for me. Also have 5A in the same rank, but need original wings for the FAA impression.
Fletch said:Boy, except for the updated hair on the bareheaded gal, I was almost fooled! Couple of squared-away jackies, there.
I gotta dig out my nav av greens for you folks and snap some pix.