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REAR ADMIRAL BEN MOREEL FATHER OF THE SEABEES ADOPTED THE MOTTO CONSTRUIMUS BATUIMUS (WE BUILD WE FIGHT)AT THE FORMATION OF THE SEABEES MARCH 5 1942. THIS IS A HEAVY BRASS PLAQUE, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BATTALION THIS LOGO IS FROM HAS TO BE VERY EARLY IN THE FORMATION OF SEABEES.

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Neptune watches over them all in the Mediterranean Sea. The bulb does not light up. Not sure if it’s that bulb or baluster. Could use further cleaning. Not stains that I could see. CHECK OUT PICTURES AND DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. Frame is Approximately 21 1/2″ tall x 29 1/2″. Canvas is approximately 16″ x 24″. We welcome any questions. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Navy”. The seller is “luvinjunque” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian Federation.

• Type: Light
• Force: Navy
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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Buzz Rickson WW11 NavyPeacoat. Brand new with tags. Last one in my inventory. Chest – armpit to armpit = 23. Shoulders- seam to seam = 18.5. Waist – across the middle = 22. Sleeves – seam to cuff end = 26. Length – bottom of back collar to hem = 30.5. Navys original Pea Coat was fabricated from heavy, 36-ounce melton wool and, up until the late 1930s, featured black urea buttons displaying an anchor surrounded by 13 stars; the 13 stars were derived from the original 13 states when the United States became an independent nation and broke its ties to England in 1776. The large-sized collar of the coat was designed to block strong ocean winds and the corduroy-lined side pockets helped thwart the numbing effect on hands from the biting winter seas. By the late 1930s, officers coats were redesigned: The heavy, melton wool was relegated only for the enlisted ranks Pea Coats and the 13-star buttons were changed to the fouled-anchor design still employed to this day. Clearly, it was WWII that catapulted the Pea Coat to iconic status as sailors home on leave or traveling to their next duty could be seen in every town, and then there was the war bond poster of the Five Sullivan boys; an inspiring image forever frozen in time with all five handsomely attired in their winter blues and Pea Coats. The popularity of this coat design grew increasingly in the post-WWII decades and has remained an iconic staple in the wardrobe of any well-dressed man or woman to this day. Pea Coats exist in many forms now, most of which are some sort of fashion mutation, and all pale in weight and quality of fabric and construction to the issue garments produced prior to the late 1950s except this Buzz Ricksons masterpiece! Once again, Buzz Ricksons brand has resurrected a bygone treasure from the ground up, utilizing the vintage looms and know-how to craft fabrics not seen in 50 years or more, then deftly sewing the pieces together with vintage Union Special sewing machines to provide a finished product that comes as close to the vintage garment as is practical today. What we end up with is a Pea Coat that transcends fashion by light years and bolts straight to the heart of classic style through the very functionality of the original design that has been so deftly reproduced. You see, the glut of fashion Pea Coats found in catalogs and shopping malls the world over all have one big thing in common that separates them from a true Pea Coat of the Good Old Days: fashion Pea Coats arent designed to do anything more than look like a Pea Coat! This Buzz Ricksons Pea Coat is no light-weight fashionista statement, sweethearts; its the genuine GI deal made from 30-ounce kersey wool and lined with heavy rayon, both of which minimize loss of body heat and will wear as ferociously as did the Pea Coats that won WWII. This is top-quality vintage craftsmanship irreplaceable at any price this is Buzz Ricksons. Please take note of these authentic features. Exact copy of original U. Naval Clothing Factory contract label design woven on rayon. Custom manufacturing of the correct, heavy-weight, 36-ounce, melton-wool outer shell in navy blue and produced on vintage looms. Custom manufacturing of the correct, heavy rayon lining with two interior pockets. Two external hand-warmer pockets lined in the original-spec. 10-button front featuring the pre-WWII urea buttons displaying an anchor surrounded by 13 stars. Large wind-blocking collar with throat latch. Please check my MEASUREMENTS. The item “BUZZ RICKSON Pre WW11 USN Navy Peacoat Size 42 Regular NWT” is in sale since Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men\Men’s Clothing\Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “bespokeone” and is located in Boca Raton, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Philippines, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Montserrat.

• Size: 42
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Department: Men
• Style: NA
• Fabric Type: Wool
• Outer Shell Material: 36 ounce Melton wool
• Country: Japan
• Type: Coat
• Material: Melton wool
• Color: Blue
• MPN: NA
• Closure: Wool windflap behind collar
• Occasion: Workwear/ Casual
• Brand: NAVY
• Size Type: Regular

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THIS FLIGHT JACKET WAS GIVEN TO A MEMBER OF THE FLIGHT CREW ABOARD THE USS MASSACHUSETTS DURING WW11. THIS STORY CAN BE BACKED UP BY THE SHIPMATES SON…. The item “WW11 U. S. NAVY FLIGHT JACKET OFF OF THE USS MASSACHUSETTS BB 59. PLEASE READ IN” is in sale since Thursday, September 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “biplane-377″ and is located in Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.

• Region of Origin: United States
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

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WW11 USN HOOK DECK JKT. EXCELLENT KNITS, LABEL, HOOKS, LINING, SHELL & POCKETS! SLIGHT AGE RELATED DISCOLORATIONS BUT NEVERTHELESS OVERALL DARK BLUE COLOR WITH GREAT PATINA & BOLD BACK US NAVY STENCIL! A COUPLE LITERALLY OF TINY PAINT STAINS, 1 ON LEFT CUFF & 1 ON THE UPPER LEFT FRONT NEAR THE COLLAR. JUST A FEW VERY SLIGHT HOLES ON THE KNIT WAISTBAND IN THE RIGHT HAND CORNER & SOME ON THE KNIT COLLAR , ALL VERY SMALL! THE CORD/CANVAS SHELL IS EXCELLENT WITH NO RIPS OR HOLES OR OPEN SEAMS! ABSOLUTELY GREAT LINING, HOOKCLOSURES, ARMHOLE GROMMETTS & LABEL! TOTALLY WEARABLE & GREAT SIZE 46 FOR LAYERING IN COLD WEATHER!! FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! The item “WW11 USN HOOK DECK JKT. DARK BLUE COLOR! BOLD STENCIL BACK! MINT! SIZE 46″ is in sale since Friday, February 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “stevster46″ and is located in Long Island City, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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AMAZING USN WW11 DARK BLUE HOOK CLOSE DECK JACKET WITH AMAZING LARGE FRONT PATCH & BIG BOLD SILVER US NAVY STENCIL ON BACK! GREAT DARK COLOR & PATINA! ALSO GREAT LINING, LABEL, HOOKS, WAISTBAND & CUFFS! ONLY 1 SMALL HOLE ON RIGHT CUFF! THERE’S 3 SMALL SEAM OPENINGS ON THE SAME RIGHT SLEEVE ABOVE THE CUFF ABOUT 1/2″-1″ IN LENGTH EACH, ALL ON THE SEAM SO EASILY REPAIRED (SEWN) IF DESIRED! THERE’S ALSO A COUPLE OF SMALL HOLES ON THE KNIT COLLAR THAT DON’T GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH. OVERALL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MINT!! SPECTACULAR & TOTALLY WEARABLE!! A SUPER RARE FIND! PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS! The item “USN WW11 DARK BLUE HOOK CLOSE MINT DECK JKT! FRONT PATCH&US NAVY STENCIL BACK! 46″ is in sale since Tuesday, January 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “stevster46″ and is located in Long Island City, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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AMAZING USN WW11 DARK BLUE HOOK CLOSE DECK JACKET WITH AMAZING LARGE FRONT PATCH & BIG BOLD SILVER US NAVY STENCIL ON BACK! GREAT DARK COLOR & PATINA! ALSO GREAT LINING, LABEL, HOOKS, WAISTBAND & CUFFS! ONLY 1 SMALL HOLE ON RIGHT CUFF! THERE’S 3 SMALL SEAM OPENINGS ON THE SAME RIGHT SLEEVE ABOVE THE CUFF ABOUT 1/2″-1″ IN LENGTH EACH, ALL ON THE SEAM SO EASILY REPAIRED (SEWN) IF DESIRED! THERE’S ALSO A COUPLE OF SMALL HOLES ON THE KNIT COLLAR THAT DON’T GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH. OVERALL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MINT!! SPECTACULAR & TOTALLY WEARABLE!! A SUPER RARE FIND! PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS! The item “USN WW11 DARK BLUE HOOK CLOSE MINT DECK JKT! FRONT PATCH&US NAVY STENCIL BACK! 46″ is in sale since Sunday, November 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “stevster46″ and is located in Long Island City, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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