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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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