WWI US Navy Uniform Grouping -
The Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which was established during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) and was essentially disbanded as a separate entity shortly thereafter. The United States Constitution provided the legal basis for a seaborne military force by giving Congress the power "to provide and maintain a navy".

A modernization program beginning in the 1880s brought the U.S. in line with the navies of countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany. In 1907, most of the Navy's battleships, with several support vessels, dubbed the Great White Fleet, were showcased in a 14-month circumnavigation of the world. Ordered by President Theodore Roosevelt, it was a mission designed to demonstrate the Navy's capability to extend to the global theater.

The Navy saw little action during World War I, but grew into a formidable force in the years prior to World War II.

This is a US Navy uniform. Complete with several accessories, medals and documentation of service by the sailor. A very interesting grouping. The individual served aboard a ship called Ammenn.

The jacket is all wool construction. Six metal gold buttons are placed at the front. A built-in adjustment is seen in the back. It has two matching buttons. each sleeve has a pair of black officer stripes. The shoulders have boards with an embroidered star and embroidered rank. Very high quality construction.

The jacket has a tag sewn inside one of the pockets. The tag has the following information:

Provisions and clothing department US Navy Fleet Supply base South Brooklyn, New York Name: Briggs, O.H. Date: 10/21/21

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The grouping includes a fairly complete set of documentation which includes the "Continuous Service certificate". Consisting of multiple pages with the names of ships, dates and locations where the sailor served. The earliest date found in this document is 1912.

The accessories for the uniform are cleverly stored in a box. Of metal construction. painted black. The box has a series of features that allow the items to be stored safely. Some of the examples of the design include; A circular container placed at the center of the box. It has a lid that reveals an opening where extra buttons can be store. In addition, the container provides support to the hat when placed inside the box.

Another interesting feature of the box is a spring loaded wire mechanism that secures the elaborate shoulder boards in place. Compartments are placed on the side for the gloves and thinner shoulder boards.

The lid of the box is secured in the closed position by using two latches.

A set of intricatly constructed shoulder boards comes with the set. Of multi-layer material construction. Thick fringes hang from the side. A metal anchor is placed on the top. The rank is embroidered with silver thread and is placed inside the end circles. Metal buttons are sewn to the thin end. These buttons are used to secure the inside bracket to the shoulder boards.

This WWI US military collectible 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.

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