ScottG Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2016 Another gem I believe, that came out of the museum clean out last week. I am fairly certain based on researching everyone else's topics, that its a women's WWII Red Cross uniform. So,what does the purple stripe denote? I saw green, and yellow, but no purple... Also, what is the small lapel pin for? Thanks in advance for any help. Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted February 8, 2016 Here is the cap and the lapel pin, it also has a matching skirt. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 8, 2016 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2016 SCOTT Would say your pin is a Cvil Defense Volunteer pin possible for 1.000 hours of volunteer work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 8, 2016 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2016 SCOTT Would say your pin is a Civil Defense Volunteer pin possible for 1.000 hours of volunteer work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 8, 2016 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2016 The red bars designate one year paid or volunteer service.After 4 years a red chevron would replace a bar. Your colored cloth shoulder epaulet appears to be for the Home Service Corps. There is a nice section on the Red Cross in the December 1943 National Geographic issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted February 8, 2016 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2016 In J.H. Smith’s, Dressed for Duty, she has the following listing for WW II Red Cross Branch of Service colors. Red: Chapter and Branch Officers Blue: Canteen workers Grey: Hospital & Recreation (Grey Ladies) Light Blue: Nurses Aids Green: Motor Service Yellow: Staff Assistance Brown: Home Service Corps Grey-Blue: Production Purple doesn’t show upon the list. Possibly a local color variation. They probably tossed all those old smelly uniforms out for a good reason, like to make room for wedding dresses. At least you saved them!BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 8, 2016 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2016 There are 11 epaulets shown in the National Geographic issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 8, 2016 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2016 Ron, I found 11 different sections of the American Red Cross on their website. It doesn't list the color for each section but it does have 11 like your National Geographic issue. http://www.redcross.org/about-us/history/red-cross-american-history/WWII/volunteer ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks everyone, now to go back and find out who she was. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted February 8, 2016 In J.H. Smith’s, Dressed for Duty, she has the following listing for WW II Red Cross Branch of Service colors. Red: Chapter and Branch Officers Blue: Canteen workers Grey: Hospital & Recreation (Grey Ladies) Light Blue: Nurses Aids Green: Motor Service Yellow: Staff Assistance Brown: Home Service Corps Grey-Blue: Production Purple doesn’t show upon the list. Possibly a local color variation. They probably tossed all those old smelly uniforms out for a good reason, like to make room for wedding dresses. At least you saved them! BKW Don't forget teacups, you can never have enough tea cups and saucers! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 8, 2016 Share #11 Posted February 8, 2016 Another gem I believe, that came out of the museum clean out last week. I am fairly certain based on researching everyone else's topics, that its a women's WWII Red Cross uniform. So,what does the purple stripe denote? I saw green, and yellow, but no purple... Also, what is the small lapel pin for? Thanks in advance for any help. Scott. This is a 'Grey Ladies' ARC uniform, Purple shoulder tabs are for Home Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 11, 2016 Share #12 Posted February 11, 2016 For the American Red Cross collectors - This is Shirley Powers excellent ARC reference guide http://www.collectarc.com/Uniform%20Guide.pdf Do a search (Ctrl+F) and type in purple to see the specific references on Home Service shoulder tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottG Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks for the great info and the website! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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