RARE 1930's USN AVIATION TAN UNIFORM to Naval Aviator

[KASTAUFFER]

This jacket is only the 2nd one I have ever seen in 30 years of collecting.

 

The Black mohair sleeve stripes and black buttons for the khaki blouse were discontinued with an April 1941 change to uniform regulations. The sleeve stripes were replaced with shoulder boards and the buttons were changed from black to gold. It would have been very simple to have the stripes and shoulder straps removed and loops set for shoulder boards added. The buttons are removeable and would have been swapped. Most were probably altered and that is why I am assuming these are scarce.

 

Ive seen a lot more M-42 Jump Jackets

 

Here are a couple of photos of them being worn in the 1920-s and 30's

 

 

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[Kurt Barickman]

Very nice Kurt :thumbsup: Can't ever recall seeing another one. Thanks for posting.

 

Kurt

[Justin B.]

Wonderful! Closest I've ever come to seeing one "in the flesh." Also authorized in 1931 for submarine officers, with trousers and black shoes. Aviation officers could wear either trousers or breeches till 1937.

 

Thanks for sharing!

Justin B.

[Corpsmancollector]

Beautiful! :thumbsup:

[1944]

Very Nice indeed to have in a collection :thumbsup: .

[BEAST]

Wow! Learn something new everyday! I had not seen one of these before, thanks for posting it Kurt.

[KurtA]

Really nice. Hopefully you own it, Kurt. I recall a post of yours from way back where you were looking for one.

Kurt

[teufelhunde.ret]

Stunning condition - congrats!

[sigsaye]

OH my, very nice. I have a 1933 dress blue jumper in mint condition with a AMM2/c crow that I stumbled on that the seller thought was just another Navy shirt

Steve Hesson

[Josh B.]

bringing this back up

 

And I'm glad you did because it's awesome. Still looking for a named one, preferably with the submarine officer's period dolphins still attached.

[Justin B.]

Apparently the black braid stripes didn't look too great after washing, so in 1941 after they were authorized for all officers, the shoulder boards and gold buttons were required, giving some interchangeability with the dress whites.

 

"Bureau of Navigation Information Bulletin," April 1914:

 

Still a great uniform to see!

 

Justin B.

[GIl Sanow]

Submarine officers were authorized a similar khaki uniform. They too are very rare.

 

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[Moonlight Gecko]

Very nice looking uniform!

[carnut63]

Jealllllllous

[VenitHora]

Very cool!

[Josh B.]

Is this one named?

[KASTAUFFER]

Is this one named?

I wish it was!

 

Kurt

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[R Leonard]

Hadn't seen this thread before

Finally, after several questionable showing up lately, a REAL one!