Hey guys...
This came from a collector who supposedly got it direct from the veteran.
Cotton (not Rayon)...dark grey (almost black). odd that the shoulder strap loops are present, but no buttons to retain the strap?
Someone I know also noted the following:
1. No sign of shoulder board buttons ever sewed. Shoulder strap loops different material and not manufactured when the shirt was manufactured (though the soldier could have added it later.)
2. Several buttons (maybe all) replaced based on the thread and stitching.
3. Metal pocket buttons look suspicious. (Though one button is B&N, a WW2 manufacturer).
4. It is not an issue shirt. Issue M-43 material was made of a rayon wool material. Pre 43 shirts were made of cotton/ rayon material. Officers and NCO could and did buy on the commercial market cotton shirts ( this shirt appears made of 100% cotton), but then why the stamped Rbnr# if it is not issued? Also the Rbnr# (or whatever stamp it is) looks better preserved than the material around it.
Thoughts?
TIA
Mike
This came from a collector who supposedly got it direct from the veteran.
Cotton (not Rayon)...dark grey (almost black). odd that the shoulder strap loops are present, but no buttons to retain the strap?
Someone I know also noted the following:
1. No sign of shoulder board buttons ever sewed. Shoulder strap loops different material and not manufactured when the shirt was manufactured (though the soldier could have added it later.)
2. Several buttons (maybe all) replaced based on the thread and stitching.
3. Metal pocket buttons look suspicious. (Though one button is B&N, a WW2 manufacturer).
4. It is not an issue shirt. Issue M-43 material was made of a rayon wool material. Pre 43 shirts were made of cotton/ rayon material. Officers and NCO could and did buy on the commercial market cotton shirts ( this shirt appears made of 100% cotton), but then why the stamped Rbnr# if it is not issued? Also the Rbnr# (or whatever stamp it is) looks better preserved than the material around it.
Thoughts?
TIA
Mike
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