Reaching out to the experts again! Finally got around to going through the contents of a duffle bag I picked up at a PA auction a few years ago. My head is spinning from the research I've done but in the bag were two sets of what I think are WW2 era HBT uniforms. From what I have found on this site and other resources I believe they are original? Third pattern? Haven't been able to figure out what the "S-7430" below the jacket size tag means? The size tags and this stamp are about the only markings remaining.  All four pieces are in very good condition except that the flap (gas flap?) on one jacket has been removed which I would imagine would lower the value. I'm looking to sell these once I can get an accurate description. Thank you in advance for helping!  God bless - Mark

Correct, they are both common WW2 fatigues circa 1943-44 contracts.  The S number is simply the laundry number of the soldier who wore it.

 

 

Thank you! Do these have a "number"? Are they considered "Special"? What would they be worth do you think? It seems the range is pretty wide. 

And would these be "sage green"?

Looks to be OD7, not sage green. 
 

On 3/15/2024 at 6:01 PM, MarkM said:

And would these be "sage green"?

 

That will help - thank you!

On 3/15/2024 at 4:59 PM, MarkM said:

Thank you! Do these have a "number"? Are they considered "Special"? What would they be worth do you think? It seems the range is pretty wide. 

The number is called a "Laundry Number". Each soldier got one and it signified their "Last Initial" and the "Last 4#s of their Army Serial Number". In this instance, it is S-7430, signifying it could be any one of these guys:
 

S-7430

 

Given that you know, or could find out the previous owner, you have a good chance of finding him on that list.

Good information and a great resource - thank you!

6 minutes ago, MarkM said:

Good information and a great resource - thank you!

Sometimes grinding through the list is the only way to find them. I use Find a Grave  to grind through these lists looking for possibilities. It is laborious and isn't always fruitful.