December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
Salty WWII P41 fatigue jacket and trousers. The jacket and trousers are both stamped on the back "H.A. Hardison" along with "4" and "11 B" which flank the stamp of an amtrac. There is also a "4" stamped on the left breast of the jacket. The set seems to be attributed to Hubert A. Hardison, who enlisted in the Marines on March 3, 1942 and became a 2nd Lieutenant in Co. B, 10th Amphibious Tractor Battalion (AMTRAC) 4th Marine Division. The 10th AMTRAC Battalion served on Kwajalien, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. The 4 on the jacket and trousers most likely relates to the 4th Marine Division, and the B for Company B, however it is unknown if Hardison had a temporary assignment with the 11th Amphibious Tractor Battalion since "11" is also stamped on the back of the jacket and trousers. CONDITION: The set only retains 3 of its original metal USMC buttons, 2 on the left sleeve and 1 on the right. The others are mismatched plastic buttons. The trousers retain all of their metal USMC buttons but have repairs at the bottom of the legs. The jacket's USMC pocket stamp is barely visible. The set exhibits color fading and staining. This is a nice ID'D USMC fatigue set that was most likely worn in major campaigns and definitely has a "been there" look. Overall fair. JD
Item Dimensions: 10" x 10"