T Ambrosini Posted August 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2019 Hi all, I just purchased a WW2 enlisted man's dress coat with holes for removable buttons. It came without the buttons, so I'm looking for a replacement set. Tag dated to March 1942 and it has brass belt hooks. My question is, which buttons would be appropriate for this time frame? I have attached more modern ones as a stopgap but it looks pretty funky (too gold and shiny). I'd love to see some front and back images of whatever you all would recommend.... Thanks! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 27, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2019 Are there just the front 4 buttons missing, or are the pocket and shoulder loops missing too. In any event Ebay would be the place to get these. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1366&bih=635&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=A4FkXefkFuOD_QbvmoSYDA&q=WWII+US+Army+Brass+uniform+buttons+ebay&oq=WWII+US+Army+Brass+uniform+buttons+ebay&gs_l=img.3...7333.11473..11872...1.0..0.115.621.8j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.QCecB85EkUI&ved=0ahUKEwin8taM7aHkAhXjQd8KHW8NAcMQ4dUDCAY&uact=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2019 Hey Patches... Its missing all of them. I just want to be sure I'm getting the right ones for the era. Nice teeth, by the way...... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 27, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2019 Hey Patches... Its missing all of them. I just want to be sure I'm getting the right ones for the era. Nice teeth, by the way...... Tom Right LOL, that of course is Walter Matthau in Dennis the Menace, real funny scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US82Bravo Posted August 27, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2019 PM incoming. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted August 27, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2019 Have several sets of WW2 buttons off damaged uniforms.If you need the split pins or rings for the buttons most hobby or larger sewing/craft stores or stores with sewing departments will have the split rings or split pins for button attachment.Even have seen the rings in places that specialize in supplies to people who make jewelry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted August 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 28, 2019 That must have been one of the last contracts to have the brass belt supports still sewn in. If you are going to display it as a 1942 coat, remember they used a black tie before they went to the khaki one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Ambrosini Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted August 28, 2019 Hi all... Thanks for the replies! Patches... I had forgotten about the Dennis the Menace film. Yep, it was a great scene. Matthau was in a bunch of memorable films... The Odd Couple is at the top of my list. Doyler... I found split pins at our local hardware store. I hadn't thought about looking in hobby and crafts stores... Great suggestion! Larry/US82Bravo... Return PM sent, thanks! P-40 Warhawk... Thanks for the info. I have a copy of the Golden Gate Guardian (SF Presidio post newspaper) from April 4, 1942 that mentions that the OD neckties "were coming soon". So yes, a black necktie would be appropriate for display purposes. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US82Bravo Posted August 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2019 Tom, If you want the buttons, you'll need to send me your address. It was not included in the PM response you sent. PM your address. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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