Rank wasn’t initially included on USN officer overcoats at the beginning of the war, only starting in 1863 for *Captains, Commanders, Lt Commanders, and Lieutenants that changed (and going forward into the 1864 regs) but given combat conditions that wouldn’t have been followed everywhere especially in the brown water navy while underway. See the pics on the initial post. (*Note, Admirals/Commodores/etc had their stars but I’m not going to look up right now exactly what “higher than Captain ranks” were included on the exact date of the collar rank order. It changed too frequently)

Hi guys. I have zero knowledge about Navy uniforms. Is this set WW2 or post war? If WW2……I might keep it for a USMC Corpsman set up.

Spotted this, looks to be of vintage and American made, would be post 1968 when the Super Artillery Branch of 1957 spits into two in 1968, with Field Artillery reverting its traditional Crossed Cannons insignia,  but we haven't the foggiest as to why made and what these would be worn on,

Ha ha ha. Went right over my head.  Got my attention though lol

Interesting that there is no rank on the overcoat. A 3rd or 2nd engineer would be an officer, correct?

Hong Kong, 'AK' license plate

The Venerable James Van Fleet with a  Korean Child 1952.

Picked up these two canteens.  Love to hear any thoughts or opinions. 

Just ran across this one recently.