US Victory Museum Posted December 7, 2010 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2010 It's been a while since I updated some acquisitions to the collection. For those not familiar, search this women's forum for previous postings by my user name. I have quite an extensive collection of women's military (ANC, NNC, SPARS, WAVES, USMC/WR, WAC, PHN), and patriotic service organizations (WADCA, WATCC, ARC, WOW, MWC, CAP, etc.) This first item added is a rare ANC blue overcoat: This is the ANC issued overcoat that was received in conjunction with the blue service uniform through Sept. 1942 when the new service uniform was adopted in OD 7. Although procurement ended in late '42, the blue service uniform was allowed to be worn as a dress uniform through the war's end. This overcoat is complete in that it still retains the removable liner, as well as the belt. In all the years I've looked on Ebay, I have never seen one listed. The only photo I've ever seen of one was on Katy's web site ... http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm At home page chose 'ANC' next chose 'III. Uniforms' next chose '- Cold-Weather Clothing' (optionally chose '- Service and Dress Uniform') It's the first item on the Cold-Weather Clothing Page. This is a extremely rare artifact; I suspect that this is because after the war, many had civilian buttons sewn on them and were used as regular winter clothing until worn out. This particular one was hung-up in mint condition and never used again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted December 7, 2010 This is my third enlisted coast guard SPARS uniform. (I also have an officer's; search this forum category for SPARS and you'll see the previous postings.) This is my first completely identifiable uniform. The hat, blouse, and skirt all bear the owner's complete name, as well as the correct coast guard procurement labels; the collars have the correct sewn grommets. The only part of this uniform that is missing is her rank insignia with specialty mark and chevrons. The SPARS, like the WAVES, used ratings badges that were smaller than those of the enlisted males in the US navy. I have correct type extra badges; however, I don't know what rank or rating she achieved by the end of her service. Fortunately her name, first last and middle are so unique that in theory she should be easily research-able; yet, the only thing I was able to find on the I-Net was her obituary. Counting backwards from her age at the year of her death to the start of SPARS enlistment, her age would be between 20 and 21 at the time of her enlistment. For reasons previously discussed on this form by other collectors, I am loathe to attempt to contact surviving children to inquire additional information, such as where she was trained and stationed. This is also why I haven't typed her name, so as to prevent a google search from turning up information should one of her grand-kids get inquisitive. SPARS uniforms are just too rare to part with for any reason - least of all family regret. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Yeah, I know the pictures suck. I need to invest a few bucks in bright lighting for photography and a tripod for the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted December 7, 2010 This is a woman's police auxiliary civil defense uniform in summer cotton. The blouse is nearly identical to the WADCA summer uniforms. I suspect both organizations were purchasing from the same supplier. Although the skirt came with the uniform, I suspect that it is a forced match, as it has a tighter weave and slightly differing shade from the blouse. END POST STRING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlliedAngels Posted October 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2011 This is a woman's police auxiliary civil defense uniform in summer cotton. The blouse is nearly identical to the WADCA summer uniforms. I suspect both organizations were purchasing from the same supplier. Although the skirt came with the uniform, I suspect that it is a forced match, as it has a tighter weave and slightly differing shade from the blouse. END POST STRING. love it your ANC overcoat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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