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US MILITARY UNIFORMS OF THE KOREAN WAR - The Korean war is also known as the forgotten war. The fighting during this conflict was very fierce. Much of the equipment used was very similar to the one employed during WWII. Much of the same materials were used. For example, the US Marine Corps combat uniform was manufactured of HBT (herringbone twill) just as in the previous conflict.

This page provides a comprehensive look at the uniforms from the period. The information given allows the military collector the ability to identify the various unifoems employed by the United States armed forces. In addition, pricing data is provided for each collectibles in order to determine its present worth in the market.

Information
Materials View the types of materials and colors for the uniforms.
Buttons View the buttons employed in the uniforms.
Tags List of clothing tags used in the uniforms.

US ARMY HBT COMBAT TUNIC - Of Herringbone Twill construction. Complete with a black and yellow "US Army" tag. 13-star black metal buttons.


US ARMY HBT FIELD TUNIC - This was the standard combat shirt issued to US Army soldiers. Two top long pockets. Metal buttons with a laurel design on the face.


US NAVY G1 LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET - As issued to pilots. Brown leather body with a fur collar. Aluminum zipper.


US ARMY M-1951 FIELD JACKET - Green cotton construction. Four pocket design. Single waist draw string. US Army black and gold nametag.




US ARMY M-1951 FIELD PANTS - Green cotton construction. Four pocket design. Adjustable waist. nametag.


US RED CROSS FEMALE UNIFORM - Of cotton construction. Includes Red Cross patch. Complete with hat with a red cross in the center. nametag.


US RED CROSS FEMALE UNIFORM - Of cotton construction. Includes Red Cross patch. Complete with hat with a red cross in the center. Comes with several pins. nametag.


US AIR FORCE OFFICER SUMMER TUNIC - Of cotton construction. Khaki color. Complete with Liutenant Colonel collar insignia. Tailor made.




US MARINE CORPS VANDERGRIF TUNIC - Of cotton construction. Khaki color. Design similar to Ike jacket. Seargent stripes.


US NAVY CHINA ASIATIC TOUR JACKET - Of cotton construction. White color. Multiple designs embroidered on back.





 
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