Lot 137:
USMC Marine Corps Dress Blues Uniform Jacket, Lance Corporal, Thorngate Uniforms, 1988
Sold for: $50
Description
A United States Marine Corps (USMC) Dress Blues Uniform Jacket, identified as a “Coat, Man’s, Wool, Gabardine, Dark Blue 2316 (MC)” manufactured by THORNGATE UNIFORMS, INC. under contract number DLA100-88-C-0485, dating its production to 1988. This single-breasted jacket is crafted from 100% wool gabardine and features a high stand collar, epaulets, and four front flap pockets. All edges, including the collar, epaulets, front placket, pocket flaps, cuffs, and bottom hem, are accented with red piping. The jacket is fastened with gold-toned buttons, comprising seven on the front placket, two on each of the four front pocket flaps (total eight), and three on each cuff (total six). Both upper sleeves display a sewn-on rank insignia consisting of two gold chevrons on a red background, indicating the rank of Lance Corporal. Internal labels provide material composition and pressing instructions.
Condition report:
Very good condition. Minimal wear consistent with age and occasional use. Slight discoloration noted on the internal care tag.
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