matterhorn Posted April 14, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2011 Browsing through the Profiles in History Hollywood auction catalog, I saw they are auctioning off one of Clark Gables Tailor Made Officers coat. The item is lot #1556 in auction #44 being held on May 14 and May 15. The estimate is $3000 to $5000. The website for the auction house is: http://profilesinhistory.com/hollywood-mem...ilia-auction-44. And for those who will say this post is useless without pictures, the pictures cannot be copied from the catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhistorian01 Posted April 14, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 14, 2011 I was able to download the catalouge, save small images and convert them, so here are photos of Gables Uniform. it is expected to bring 3000 - 5000 according to the catalouge. It has an english made 8th AF patch, bullion air crew wings and insignia and has a tailor lablel named to Gable. According to the catalouge it was made for him just after his return from the ETO, has some sloight fadeing, is mising all pocket buttons and has had the front buttons replaces with plain buttons. Nice uniform to a celebrity who served in WWII, but I couldn't afford it at this point in my life. i hope it finds a good home. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 14, 2011 Here's a slightly larger screenshot - this is not the only celebrity uniform in the catalog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer333555 Posted April 14, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2011 How much would Donald's coat and hat bring? Thanks for sharing... :thumbsup: Luis R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 14, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2011 How much would Donald's coat and hat bring? All I know is that under don't ask-don't tell he'd have to wear pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 14, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 14, 2011 I'd love to have that in my collection! The material looks rather odd though...almost like a lightweight wool that they'd use for a khaki uniform. I'm also curious about the ribbons on it...he tops out at an AM, but should have a DFC and PH, right? Before I dropped the money for it, I'd like to see some provenance first...I'm not doubting it's his, but there are questions that should be answered first. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted April 14, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2011 From what I understand these celebrity uniform items are out of Debbie Reynold's collection that they are selling. She was one of the major buyers for Old School Hollywood costuming and tried to open a museum with the items. In this auction is also Robert Duvall's / Col. Kilgore's guitar that he plays on the beach scene in Apocalypse Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones5452 Posted April 14, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2011 All I know is that under don't ask-don't tell he'd have to wear pants. Minnie Mouse said that Donald had an 8 inch feather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted April 14, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 14, 2011 No doubt, this should bring out the "deep pockets", will be interesting to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 14, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 14, 2011 This may be of tangent interest: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/profile/101876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 14, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 14, 2011 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Posted April 14, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 14, 2011 Ricardo- That magazine cover is perfect!!! Thanks! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 14, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 14, 2011 Ricardo- That magazine cover is perfect!!! Thanks! Dave :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted April 14, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 14, 2011 The auction jacket appears to have Aircrew wings. Clark wore Aerial Gunner wings. If the coat is original, perhaps the insignia was added "at some later point"? Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 14, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 14, 2011 Why would a tunic with its alleged provenance have had its buttons removed/changed?! Sabrejet :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 14, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 14, 2011 I can't get the catalog to download...are there more photos in there of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 14, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 14, 2011 I believe they have one of his uniforms and his crusher in the Museum of the USAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 15, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 15, 2011 The auction jacket appears to have Aircrew wings. Clark wore Aerial Gunner wings. If the coat is original, perhaps the insignia was added "at some later point"?Kurt Might be Aerial Observer wings? I have seen that he did that for awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 15, 2011 Share #20 Posted April 15, 2011 I can't get the catalog to download...are there more photos in there of it? The catalog is 108MB - those are the only photos of this uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stDivVet Posted April 15, 2011 Share #21 Posted April 15, 2011 Here's a more business like shot of him.. Picked this up over in Cadiz, Oh at his home. Fins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad k Posted April 15, 2011 Share #22 Posted April 15, 2011 Why would a tunic with its alleged provenance have had its buttons removed/changed?! Sabrejet :think: maybe given to fans or sold for war bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted April 15, 2011 Share #23 Posted April 15, 2011 Seems he did have several coats... Picked up this autographed picture from a NYC flea market in the early 90s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicjoy1945 Posted April 15, 2011 Share #24 Posted April 15, 2011 I believe they have one of his uniforms and his crusher in the Museum of the USAF. Hey !! I seem to remember the AF museum at Wright-Patterson had Clark Gables's overcoat on display !?! They also have Jimmy Stewart's A2 and if memory serves me correctly one of Glenn Miller's trombones, glasses and visor cap !?! Its been a long, long time since I've been there !! So I could (probably) be off on that !?! I stopped the museum for a half day or so one time on the way to the SoS when it was in Cincinnati way back when. In any case, its a great museum and well worth a visit !!! Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 15, 2011 Share #25 Posted April 15, 2011 Hey !! I seem to remember the AF museum at Wright-Patterson had Clark Gables's overcoat on display !?! They also have Jimmy Stewart's A2 and if memory serves me correctly one of Glenn Miller's trombones, glasses and visor cap !?! Its been a long, long time since I've been there !! So I could (probably) be off on that !?! I stopped the museum for a half day or so one time on the way to the SoS when it was in Cincinnati way back when. In any case, its a great museum and well worth a visit !!! Vic Maybe it was, or it could have been Ronald Reagan's overcoat. Jimmy Stewarts' A-2 and his BG blues too are on display (I think). I did take a photo of Glenn Miller's cap. I'm just up the road from the museum, I think it's time for a road trip to refresh my memory as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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