{"product_id":"usmc-vietnam-war-era-officer-dress-whites-uniform-set","title":"USMC Vietnam War-Era Officer Dress Whites Uniform Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eU.S.M.C. Viet Nam War Era Officer's Dress Whites Uniform Cap Cover, Jacket, Trousers, and Long-Sleeve Button-Up Undershirt Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniforms like these were used by officers during the Vietnam War and were almost always private-purchases made by the officer, as this set is, and were often permitted for wear in hot, tropical climates, such as the jungles of Vietnam. These uniforms were used for anything from formal occasions to high-profile ceremonies and were authorized for wear by officers only, making them an exclusive and hard-to-come-by uniform as so few were made and most were stained and gotten rid of. While there is no provenance or names on this uniform that could tell more about its history, it being completely blank makes it a great set to dress up in honor of a service member or for replacing a lost, sold, or otherwise missing uniform! Sets like these don't show up often, and if you've got a need for it; buy it before someone else does! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-Up Chest Coat and Undershirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-Up Fly and Hook Cover on Trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat with EGA (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) Gold-Colored Buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat Features a Pocket for a Pocket Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat Features (2) Epaulets (Epaulettes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooks on the Collar of the Coat; hook together to keep the collar connected and looking proper for dress uniform wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrousers with (2) Side Slash Pockets and (2) Button-Up Rear Pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65% Polyester \/ 35% Rayon Coat and Trouser Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65% Dacron Polyester \/ 35% Combed Cotton Frame Cap Cover Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Vietnam War-Era USMC Officer Dress Whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat and Trousers Manufactured by Century Uniforms of Philadelphia, PA 19123 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndershirt Manufactured by the Officers Equipment Company (OECO); tagged with \"America's Finest Officers' Permanent Press\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Garments are Up to Vietnam War-Era Uniform Specifications and some are Approved by Various U.S.M.C. Serials; approved by U.S.M.C. Serial 30, U.S.M.C. Serial 8-80, U.S.M.C. Serial 7-80. Made of U.S.M.C. approved materials for style, design, and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Vietnam War-Era Private-Purchase Uniform Presumably Once Owned by a United States Marine Corps Officer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine U.S.A. Made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Hat Cover Size: 6-7\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat Size: 38\" Chest x ~32.5\" Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Sleeve Undershirt Size: 14-1\/2 x 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrousers Size: 31\" Waist x 28\" Inseam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** Please note these uniforms were sometimes altered by their previous owners which leads to a discrepancy between the size tag and the actual measurements of the clothing. For this reason we have measured the coat and trousers to ensure a proper fit. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKeep in mind these uniforms are an \u003cstrong\u003eathletic fit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e Condition. Uniform appears \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e nicely given its age and could almost pass for being un-worn, maybe due to the efforts of the previous owner in keeping it clean. The gold-colored buttons do have slight patina on them from age. The coat, pants, and hat cover do not have any noticeable stains that ruin the clean look of the uniform. The undershirt is stained as it does have a few easily seen stains which are pictured. Additionally, the undershirt may be missing the top button and looks to be missing the buttons used to adjust the wrist cuffs. The yellow text of the tag on the undershirt is somewhat hard to read due to age and the fact the text is in such a light color. Otherwise all other pieces appear\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enear-new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor their age as it is incredibly hard to find one of these uniforms unstained and in this good of a condition, let alone find one of these sets in general. Please keep in mind this is an all-white uniform most likely made in the early 1960s and will stain \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e easily. Since this uniform lacks any names, patches, pins, and ribbons and is consistent other private-purchase examples from the 1960s, it is much better suited for collection purposes or for dressing it up with the appropriate accessories for a display honoring a service member. Please view the pictures to get a good idea of how nice this uniform appears! You will receive the items pictured: one USMC Officer Dress Whites Hat Frame Cover, one USMC Officer Dress Whites Uniform Coat, one USMC Officer Dress White Trousers, and one USMC Officer Dress Whites Long-Sleeve Undershirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Questions? Contact Us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRANDPOPSARMYNAVY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49321658613995,"sku":"S-P1499","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7280\/5052\/files\/IMG_6520_24404eb6-3dc1-4e3a-a553-f2d6ec5bfa0e.jpg?v=1788273007","url":"https:\/\/grandpopsarmynavy.com\/products\/usmc-vietnam-war-era-officer-dress-whites-uniform-set","provider":"GRANDPOPSARMYNAVY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}