The jumper had finished cuffs with white piping as well as a back flap that had the same white piping along its border.
The pieces included a cap, jumper, neckerchief, and trousers. The trousers were button fly and otherwise of traditional design not having the 13-button broadfall front and tie back of the blue wool trousers.Ī four-piece woolen uniform worn by enlisted Men for dress wear.
The trousers were the same type worn with the dress blue uniform, but the jumper was simplified in construction and not adorned with white piping.Ī white cotton hat, jumper, and trouser combo worn by Enlisted Men in warm and tropical climates. Undress uniforms were worn with or without the neckerchief depending on the Sailor's job designation. The "undress" designation indicated that the uniform was not meant for dress wear. Although the Navy adopted herringbone twill utility uniforms, the denim working uniform continued in production and was issued throughout the war.Ī general duty working uniform made of wool for the enlisted man that was worn in temperate zone weather conditions. The sailor in the figure wears a sweater underneath for warmth, but a cotton chambray work shirt could be worn with this set in warmer conditions. It is not a complete display of all uniform types, but should give guidance in identifying the general appearance and key elements of Navy uniforms of the era.Ī work coat made of blue denim with two lower pockets and matching trousers. 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 U.S.
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