WAVE GROUP

[BEAST]

Hey! I get to be first in posting to this discussion group!

 

I recently picked up a WAVE grouping consisting of this coat, three skirts, insignia, discharge ID card, newspapers, etc. I thought I would post a few photos tonight.

 

Here is a period photo of the vet:

I also have the purse that is shown in the photo.

 

Her coat with the wide ribbons:

 

 

 

Her rank:

 

 

The coat has some staining to it and she replaced two of the original bittons with different USN buttons. Any thoughts on how to clean it? I tried a gently wipe with woolite and it cleaned up somewhat, but it needs something more. Just what, I don't know. Thoughts?

[2ad82recon]

Nice set Beast...Aviation Storekeeper rating too.....very nice.Any info where the WAVE was stationed.

 

Regards

 

Lloyd

[BEAST]

Nice set Beast...Aviation Storekeeper rating too.....very nice.Any info where the WAVE was stationed.

 

Regards

 

Lloyd

 

Hi Lloyd,

I haven't received her records from NARA yet, but included in the grouping were newspapers from the Norfolk Naval Air Station.

[2ad82recon]

And she was a CPO too...couldnt have been many of those around buddy..i think you got a classic

 

Regards

 

Lloyd

[Lee Ragan]

Beast,

That's a really nice WAVE jacket. As for cleaning it, I've had WWII vintage uniforms dry cleaned with no adverse effects at all. It sure makes 'em look better & gets any insect infestation that may be present, out of it. Those were made of top grade cloth and should clean up real nice.