50.02.1 a
Uniform, Military, WWII Jacket
1942 Approximate
World War United States Marine Uniform Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 16" W. x 33 1/2" H. Description: grey long sleeved jacket with four black metal buttons for front closure; black metal button on each front pocket, black metal button on each shoulder lapel, metal insignia pin on each collar flap: globe on an anchor background with eagle symbol on top; two red insignia patches on left arm display black and yellow triangular patch and one red and one gray chevron; olive green cotton lining; white cotton lining sleeve lining; left arm label: "4-L Quartermaster's Dept. U.S. Marine Corps. 1940-41"; right arm lining: "E.D. Wille."
U.S. Marine Corp-winter/summer uniforms worn by Mr. Willie between 1942 and 1945. Guam, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima.