Jerry_k,  Thank you for the link to a fantastic thread on the very question I was seeking answers to.  Yes, I missed that one entirely, perhaps as I used the term 'Dungarees' and not 'Denims'.  Posting #101 on that thread is exactly the pattern of denims that I have.  Upon a more intense inspection I can see where the contract tag was removed, thus no precise date of manufacture can be determined.  As I primarily collect post Vietnam era women's uniforms, this has been quite the learning experience.  I will add 'denim' to my vocabulary when seeking information on Navy working uniforms.  Cheers, Armygas

Sigsaye, Thank you for the detailed reply and context of why and when an "O" would wear a 'dirty work' uniform.  ""Yrs, those are navy issue. There were several different patterns of dungarees, that were used simultaneously.""  I can relate to working on old cars and how dirty the job can be.  Thankfully most of my time in the Army was in camies that were great for hiding the dirt and oil stains.  I have read hundreds of your postings and found them to be a fountain of first hand, real world, US Navy experience.  All of which has helped greatly in understanding how uniforms were worn and the details such as the halyard clips for keys were used.  In the Army we used carabiners for the same purpose.  Again, thanks for your reply and insight.  Cheers Armygas

Always need to post photos of the reverse.  

Thanks a lot

Thanks very much

hello   The new Westmoreland patch has been ordered and is awaiting delivery; it will be replaced soon.

I didn't catch the little horizontal stripes. I'm smarter now. Thanks  

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The York Dispatch                                   July 21, 1943

Hello, It doesn't appear to be over exposed it looks like a light leak in the camera nice photo