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Vintage Croston & Carr U. Navy officer bridge coat / pea coat sourced from a U. Navy base thrift store carrying authentic military uniform items and surplus garments. This coat reflects classic U. Navy officer cold-weather bridge coat construction, consistent with mid-century military tailoring commonly seen from the 1950s-1970s Cold War era. Built from heavy-duty navy wool with a structured double-breasted front, wide lapels, and traditional naval officer silhouette designed for maritime cold-weather duty. Interior name tag present reading: Donald V. Publicly available research indicates a U. Navy submarine officer of that name served from the mid-1950s through 1987, retiring at the rank of Captain (O-6) after a full Cold War naval career, including submarine qualification and senior leadership within the Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet. While this does not independently verify direct issuance, it strongly supports that this is a named-owner military officer garment from the Cold War era, adding historical and collectible interest. Modern Relevance / Use. This style of officer bridge coat remains highly relevant today and is visually consistent with current U. Navy officer cold-weather outerwear design standards. This piece offers a significantly more affordable alternative with authentic vintage military construction and named provenance. Naval Academy midshipmen (USNA / Annapolis). NROTC / ROTC students. Naval officers and veterans. Military collectors and Cold War historians. Ceremonial, formal cold-weather wear, or display. Measurements (approximate, taken flat). Shoulders: 18″-19″ (variation due to structured wool and seam placement). Pit to pit: 18″-20″ (flat measurement affected by overlap and wool construction). Sleeve length: 25.5″-26.5″ (varies slightly depending on measurement method). Estimated size: Men’s 40R (fits like a 40-42R pea coat depending on layering). Pre-owned vintage military surplus condition. Shows normal wear consistent with age and prior use. Structurally solid with no major defects noted unless otherwise shown in photos. Brand: Croston & Carr. Navy base thrift / military surplus. Era: Estimated 1950s-1970s Cold War era. Navy Officer Bridge Coat / Pea Coat. Vintage military garment with named interior tag provenance. Due to age and structured wool tailoring, measurements may vary slightly depending on method. This is a highly collectible Cold War-era officer bridge coat with strong visual and historical ties to U. Navy submarine service heritage.

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Approx 9 1/2″ x 12″ (approx 1″ thick) large hanging wooden wall plaque (with approx 4 1/2″ x 5 metal disc) in the shape of a shield. It was awarded in May 1971 to a person named IRON MIKE by the DAMBUSTERS for his service in the U. Navy’s Attack Squadron 195 (ATKRON 195) VA-195’DAMBUSTERS’ from November 1969 – May 1971. This wall plaque weighs approximately 1 3/4 lbs. VA-195 was so designated on 24 August 1948. The squadron deployed aboard the USS Princeton and was heavily engaged during the Korean War in action in support of U. Marines trapped near the Chosin Reservoir from 1950-51. At this time they earned their new nickname “Dambusters” when they destroyed the Hwachon Reservoir dam in North Korea, in one of the most significant achievements of the war. During the period of this plaque (1969-71) VA-195 transitioned to the Vought A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and continued to participate in the Vietnam War right up to the Communist invasion of South Vietnam in 1972. Please check my feedback and other listings. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Vietnam (1961-75)\Original Period Items\Other Vietnam War Orig. Items”. The seller is “deb-ar” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)

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US Navy USMC M-421 Flight Jacket Size Approx MED 38-40 Marked USN Inside Pockets Talon Zipper Works Fine, No Size Tag. Very Good Condition, Diamond Stitched Pattern on Both Arms Missing Both pocket buttons. Arm Pit To Arm Pit 20 inches, Shoulder to shoulder 17 1/2 top of collar to end of cuff 23 Back Of Collar to bottom of waist band 24 inches. More in store Army Navy Air Force Marines Military WW2 Patches Aviation Equipment Uniforms Jackets Hats Helmets Rare Items Parachutes Fight Suites Equipment Survival Gear New and used Originals and Reproductions War Time Collectibles. The item “US Navy USMC M-421 Flight Jacket Size Approx MED 38-40 Rare” is in sale since Friday, December 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “aviationetc” and is located in Toms River, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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