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US Army 1932 Summer Uniform -
This is an US Army summer uniform. As used in 1932. Four pockect construction. cotton material with metal gold colored buttons, each bearing the US Army eagle in the front. The buttons for the pockets match in color and design but are smaller than those used in the front. Flaps are provided to cover the pockets. All four are of straight design. Khaki color reflects summer use.




The collar has the "US" metal disc insignia. There are no patches sewn to this uniform. The felt type patches were widely employed during this time period.



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This uniform retains the original quartermasters issue tag. It is found on the inside of one of the pockets. The writing is fading due to normal wash process. The tags contain important information such as the date of manufacturing, manufcturer's name, etc. In many cases the tag is missing.

The tag reads as follows:

Phil Quartermasters Depot
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Instead of being sewn directly to the uniform, the buttons are attached to the uniform by using small metal rings. This practice contuinued into the early days of WWII. It was later dicontinued for the sewing method.



This Pre-WWII US uniform may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other pre-WWII US uniforms, you can do so by going to our American Military Uniforms Price Guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other organizations.





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Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Value $75.00 $75.00 $90.00 $100.00 $125.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Rare Rare
Invest Grade B B B A A


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