July Military Auction
Lot 25309:
Description
This is a US Army M1943 (Type III) Special one-piece Herringbone Twill (HBT) utility work suit, commonly referred to as coveralls. The garment is constructed from heavy-duty cotton Herringbone Twill fabric in Olive Drab Shade 7, featuring the characteristic V-weave pattern. This specific pattern, designated as the Special model under Spec. No. 6-298, includes an internal gas flap behind the front button closure, a feature added in 1943 for chemical warfare protection. The coveralls are outfitted with blackened metal tack buttons featuring a circular 13-star relief pattern. The design includes two large chest patch pockets with button-down flaps, two large thigh patch pockets, and a tool pocket on the right leg. An integral HBT waist belt is present with a blackened metal slide buckle. A white cloth size label is sewn into the interior collar.
Label Transcription: 40R. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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