Hessian Posted November 4, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2015 These are the only two of these I've ever seen other than in pictures. I was pretty happy to pick them up. The bullion "eggs" are directly embroidered to the cloth visors. Both are made by Ambrose, New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2015 WOW! Those are nice and never seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted November 4, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 4, 2015 There were only about 820 officers in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve in WWII, there certainly were not many of these. Does this have label info that dates it to the war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortJohn Posted November 4, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2015 Nice covers.I have the blue cover without the bullion.It is dated in the seventies.The rope cord on the enlisted and the officers visors were both white in WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 4, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2015 Very sweet. Are the EG&A's marked? Those have to be pretty rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMaddoxUSMC Posted November 4, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2015 Nice covers! Love that bullion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle5036 Posted November 4, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2015 Very nice USMC Women covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 4, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2015 These are very nice but I do not believe these are WWII vintage. Women Marines did not receive a dress blue uniform until 1952. Before that, they had a spruce green cover with a white tassel and forest green cover with a red tassel. Also, I have not seen any pictures of USMCWR officers in WWII with the "eggs" on the cover. Can you please post pictures of the inside and top of the covers? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted November 5, 2015 These are very nice but I do not believe these are WWII vintage. Women Marines did not receive a dress blue uniform until 1952. Before that, they had a spruce green cover with a white tassel and forest green cover with a red tassel. Also, I have not seen any pictures of USMCWR officers in WWII with the "eggs" on the cover. Can you please post pictures of the inside of the covers? ...Kat Interesting points. The blue one appears to be made of a wool blend which would indicate it's close to WW2 or early 1950s. The green one was phased out at some point, likely with the seersucker uniform... Just a guess. I would be interested to see the actual uniform regs for WW2 or the early 1950s. I've had and sold a dozen named WW2 USMCWR uniform groups including the purses (with summer green covers), and the caps (or "covers' in Marien parlance). But those were all enlisted. Here are a few more pics as requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted November 5, 2015 Blue cover inside made by Ambrose of NY. Showing use as evidenced by the makeup. Green was made my Bonk also of NY. First I've seen of this particular tailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks for the additional pictures. This is one reference regarding the women Marine uniforms. http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/A%20History%20of%20the%20Women%20Marines%201946-1977%20PCN%2019000309400_4.pdf On page 7 of the document which is page 157 of the book, it discusses the Mainbocher wardrobe changes that took place 1950-52. At the bottom of page 7 it states “Women Marines did not have a dress blue uniform until 1952. During WWII and the seven years following, officers turned the winter service uniform into a dress uniform by exchanging the khaki shirt for one of white and the khaki necktie for one of forest green.” On page 14 of the document which is page 164 of the book, it discusses an officer’s dress white uniform which I believe is your other cover. “Mainbocher designed a white uniform at the time he did the new wardrobe in 1952. Distribution was delayed until 1958 due to difficulty in obtaining a suitable wash-and-wear fabric that would remain white. The uniform was styled after the winter service uniform, and worn with the same white short-sleeved Dacron shirt prescribed for the dress blues. A bright blue-green cap, ascot shaped tie and white pumps completed the outfit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted November 5, 2015 Very cool, thanks for the additional info and link Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2015 Very cool, thanks for the additional info and link Kat. Any time! They are very nice covers and a great find! I did a search on the word "Bonk" and found a Sam Bonk Company in Bronx, NY that manufactured military uniforms. I had never heard of that manufacturer either. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted November 5, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2015 Nice pick ups seldom seen uniform items. congratulations. Kat Great Info S/F John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted November 5, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2015 Nicely researched Kat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 5, 2015 I moved this to the women's section so others can see these great covers. I love seeing and learning about women's items. Congrats again and thanks so much for posting these...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted November 5, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2015 Scrambled Eggs. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 5, 2015 Hessian, I just looked closer at the EGAs on these. The one on the green cover looks very nice! Do either of them have makers marks on the back? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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