WWII US Army HBT Model 3 Suit -
The HBT model III worksuit was one of the most versatile cloth items of WWII. This coverall
suit was widely used in a variety of roles throught the American armed forces. It was
employed by mechanics, linemen, tank crewman and infantry personnel alike.
The construction of the outfit consists of a single-piece
herring bone twill material.
The model three used black or green metal 13-star pattern
buttons . The stars in
the design represented the initial 13 colonies of the United States. The suit came in three
different models. Our collection also includes an example of the
Model I . The differences between the
models consisted primarily of the number and placement of the pockets and the use of the
belt.
Some of the unique characteristics of the model III HBT suit include the use
of a single top front pocket placed on the left side. It comes with a
flap and a button. The back also had a single pocket with a flap.
The front lower section came with two pockets, each covered with a buttonless
flap.
The breast area and sleeves could have been complimented with
patches which
indicate rank and unit affiliation. This example does not have any patches.
The use of metal
insignia
on this uniform was not a common practice.
A built-in belt is included with the coveralls. It is sewn to the back and sides of the uniform. The front
ends remain loose. A square, green color metal buckle is sewn to one of the ends.
As with many other US military uniforms of the period, a
tag containing
miscellaneous information about the uniform is attached to the inside of the suit.
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This is a closeup view of one of the metal buttons. Thirteen stars are displayed
on the face. This is typical WWII construction. The button would be riveted
to the uniform. The same style button was employed during the
korean and
Vietnam wars.
This 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 WWII US uniforms, you can do so by going to our
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