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Uniforms / Hats and Clothing - U.S.
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US Army wristlets/ fingerless mittens.
OD/khaki wool knitted fingerless mittens or wristlets. Perfect condition: simple wristlets with slits for the thumbs. ​
$30 / £25 / €33
 British Army "Comforts Committee" fingerless mittens. |  British Army "Comforts Committee" fingerless mittens. |
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Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps including 4 rear chin straps.
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10 x WWII era chin straps for US caps including 4 desirabe rear chin straps in brown leather, typically worn by AAF officers. 2 gold brocade on leather dress chin straps, 2 brown leather US Army chin straps and 2 black US Navy chin straps. All in very good condition, several appear unused.
Price is for all as one lot.
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$120 / £95 / €115
 Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |  Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |
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 Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |  Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |
 Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |  Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |
 Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |  Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |
 Job lot of 10 WWII US military chin straps for service dress caps |
US Army general purpose issue gloves, often worn by AAF aircrews and ground crews
Standard issue to most US Army personnel and, as a result, often preferred by aircrews, or worn in conjunction with heavier outer gloves/mittens. Also worn by AAF ground crews. Part OD wool with leather reinforced palms and fingers. Marked with contract details and size (9). Appear to be unissued.
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$65 / £50 / €60
 US Army general purpose issue gloves, often worn by AAF aircrews and ground crews |  US Army general purpose issue gloves, often worn by AAF aircrews and ground crews |
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 US Army general purpose issue gloves, often worn by AAF aircrews and ground crews |  US Army general purpose issue gloves, often worn by AAF aircrews and ground crews |
WWII era U.S. Army officer's dress gloves, sand coloured suede leather.
Absolutely superb pair of officer's dress or walking out gloves in unlined, sand coloured suede leather of the highest quality. These are typical of the type of gloves favoured by officers of all branches. These are unissued, unworn and still tacked together with a single thread. The fasten at the wrist with a single press stud/snap. The only markings are the size (9) and the fastener is marked but unclear due to oxidation, but I believe it to be Fau Fastener Co. R.I. (Rhode Island).
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$75 / £60 / €70
 WWII era U.S. Army officer's dress gloves, sand coloured suede leather |  WWII era U.S. Army officer's dress gloves, sand coloured suede leather |
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 WWII era U.S. Army officer's dress gloves, sand coloured suede leather |  WWII era U.S. Army officer's dress gloves, sand coloured suede leather |
US Army / USMC spats in heavy OD canvas dated 7th June 1944..
US Army spats (gaiters) in heavy khaki canvas dated 7th June 1944. Still with laces in place and appear to have never been issued. Couple of small marks seems to be powder or Blanco which will probably brush off. Well marked inside with manufacturer, Quartermaster's nomenclature and size 2R.
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$45 / £36 / €42
 US Army / USMC spats in heavy OD canvas dated 7th June 1944. |  US Army / USMC spats in heavy OD canvas dated 7th June 1944. |
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 US Army / USMC spats in heavy OD canvas dated 7th June 1944. |  US Army / USMC spats in heavy OD canvas dated 7th June 1944. |
WWII US Navy officer's aviation green sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant.
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Excellent green wool US Naval officer's sidecap (green indicating he was an aviator) and sterling silver rank bars for a Lieutenant. Size 7, with satin lining, leather sweatband and great labels indicating Academy Brand and Naval Uniform Service. You won't find a better example.
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$45 / £37 / €42
 WWII US Navy officer's sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant. |  WWII US Navy officer's sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant. |
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 WWII US Navy officer's sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant. |  WWII US Navy officer's sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant. |
 WWII US Navy officer's sidecap with rank bars of a Lieutenant. |
WWII US Marine Corps summer issue side cap with badge.
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Lovely example of a US Marine Corps sidecap, in tan cotton, for wear in summer and tropical conditions. Lovely bronze US Marine Corps cap device on front left hand side, and stenciled owner's initials inside. US Marine Corps items are far less common than other branches of the US military.
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$55 / £44 / €52
 WWII US Marine Corps side cap with badge, summer issue |  WWII US Marine Corps side cap with badge, summer issue |
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 WWII US Marine Corps side cap with badge, summer issue |  WWII US Marine Corps side cap with badge, summer issue |
AAF Bancroft "Flighter" Ban Vent summer visor cap top.
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Excellent replacement top for a Bancroft "Flighter" brand visor cap or "crusher." "Ban Vent" is supposedly ventilated for a cooler cap. Since the label is marked as being made from Polyester and Dacron, this is post WWII (Polyester was actually invented in 1928, but Dacron didn't appear until 1951). Still a perfect match for a wartrime cap colourwise, and no doubt easier to keep clean an moth free!
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$35 / £28 / €32
 AAF Bancroft "Flighter" summer visor cap top |  AAF Bancroft "Flighter" summer visor cap top |
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 AAF Bancroft "Flighter" summer visor cap top |  AAF Bancroft "Flighter" summer visor cap top |
US Army Cavalry officer's leather gaiters, WWI.
Heavy dark brown leather with a short strap at the top and longer strap which wraps around and buckles at the ankle. These gaiters were worn by Cavalry officers for protection while riding. Super high quality, heavy leather which is a little dry but in great condition. Each is stamped inside with manufacturer's details and serial numbers.
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$45 / £35 / €42
 US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |  US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |
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 US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |  US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |
 US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |  US Army Cavalry leather gaiters, WWI |
US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches.
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WWI era US Army enlisted man's wool breeches in superb condition. OD wool with button fly, all buttons marked US Army, and retaining linen label to back of waist detailing size 36" waist and 27" inseam. Lack only the laces for tying up the bottom of the legs. It would be hard to find a pair in better condition, especially in such a large size.
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$150 / £125 / €150
 US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |  US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |
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 US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |  US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |
 US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |  US Army WWI enlisted man's breeches |
WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb multi-piece badge.
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Lovely example of a lightweight US Navy officer's white top cap, in excellent condition, though lacking the leather sweatband (easily replaced but not necessary for display). White cotton top, patent leather leather peak with green checkerboard backing and light basketwork frame. Its best feature however, is the stunning, heavy multi-piece badge with embroidered label to back indicating Hillborn & Hamburger, Inc. of New York. A lovely cap marked size 7-1/4.
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$75 / £55 / €65
 WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |  WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |
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 US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |  WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |
 WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |  WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |
 WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |  WWII US Navy officer's cap with superb badge |
WWII US Army enlisted man's sidecap large size 7-5/8 dated 1940.
Excellent and unissued example of a US Army enlisted man's sidecap, summer version in unlined tan cotton, with a superb QM label dated March 14, 1940 and in a huge size 7-5/8. This is the exact type worn by all Army Air Corps enlisted personnel. Hard to find in this size and condition.
$45 / £35 / €40 email to secure this item
 US Army enlisted sidecap |  US Army enlisted sidecap |
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 US Army enlisted sidecap5850 |  US Army enlisted sidecap |