102.80.3
Uniform, Military, WWII Navy Pants
1943 Approximate
World War II Naval Uniform Pants. Material: textile, plastic. Size: 33" sized waistline x 30 1/2" L. inseam. Description: navy blue wool with black satin waistband lining, black cotton pocket lining; full length with "bell-bottom" pants; front closure with two black buttons at waistband and with thirteen black buttons around a front rectangular drop flap; black plastic buttons are stamped with the anchor insignia (enlisted man's buttons); one slash pocket on each side below waistband (left pocket closes with a zipper); two eyelets under each pocket; white label in right pocket: "Manufactured by Naval Clothing Factory, Name ____, Rate______" - lace-up closure in back waistband with fourteen eyelets and black cord. Part of U.S. Navy Uniform #102.80.1 (blue dress jumper.)
Waseca County Military - WWII. Worn by Errel F. Wynnemer who entered service in October 1943 and went to the South Pacific in April 1944. He returned to the States and was discharged in November 1945 with the rating of Metalsmith 1st Class in the Navy Seabees.