FANTASTIC USMC 1ST SAMOAN MARINE BATTALION UNIFORM

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World War II uniform for the 1st Samoan Marine Battalion. Their uniform consisted of a khaki lava-lava with scarlet border, a white t-shirt, an overseas cap with FSMB patch, and a scarlet sash. The uniform did not include any footwear, as these Marines used their bare feet. A 1st Samoan Marine Battalion patch rank chevrons were sewn to the right lower front of the lava-lava. This set features the scarlet piped khaki lava-lava and is constructed with green and khaki thread. The lava-lava bears the stamped marks "S. Natia 5272" and "Nepo Nepo 6282" on the inside lower corner. There is a 1st Samoan Marine Battalion patch that is hand stitched in a V pattern to the lower corner of the lava-lava. There is slight separation of the stitching and a hole in the top right corner of the patch. The top button is missing. The scarlet sash measures 85" x 4 - 3/8". The color has faded and one end exhibits fraying. This set includes a scarlet open top hat that matches the piping of the lava-lava. The color remains vibrant exhibiting no blemishes. The uniform is accompanied by a copy of US Marine Corps official specifications and general information for the uniform of the Samoan Marines from the USMC Quartermaster files and is dated July 29, 1941. There is another paper included that states this set was sold by Manion Auctions in 1991. CONDITION: Very good. JLD

Item Dimensions: 16" X 13"

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Copy of USMC regulations, reference information