 These
are the herringbone twill uniforms that U.S. Marines wore in the Pacific campaigns of WWII
from Guadalcanal through the flag
raising atop Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima, all the way up to the Inchon landing
during the Korean War. Our P1941 USMC Herringbone Twill
Coats and Trousers
are made from our own American made custom woven material, color-fast dye
finish, and copper buttons. Our fabric is the MOST authentic fabric available
because it is made custom to our specs.
It is TOTALLY accurate in weave and weight. We finish the fabric
using military spec highly UV resistant dyes color matched to the authentic
WWII era shade of "sea-foam" marine olive drab. Our HBT is so
authentic that even those associated with the national USMC museum cannot
easily tell the difference between our fabric and original fabric. The color
will last much longer with our more colorfast dye process. You will have no
worries about our fabric turning white or some other color from washing or
exposure to the sun. You can "Salt them up" as much as you like. In
addition, our USMC buttons are made out of copper with an antique copper finish. Better material, better dye, better buttons,
and high quality old-world craftsmanship are continuing to make our utilities the best in the world.
Features on our excellent quality USMC
P41 O.D. Green HBTs include:
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Custom woven domestically (USA) 100% cotton
herringbone twill woven to match WWII era USMC specs (Not army specs).
Our fabric is robust and substantial, and will withstand abuse like the
originals.
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Fabric dyed and finished to the correct WWII
era military specs in shade and fastness to UV light.
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American made 100% cotton khaki thread matched
in gauge and mercerized finish.
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Antique Copper plated "US Marine Corps" tack
buttons with antique copper double prong tacks.
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Authentic cut and fit, inch-sized by chest or
waist (not oversized).
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Jacket pockets and collar well secured and
finished with double row parallel stitching along edges, not single row
stitching.
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Pants patterned after the contractor version
"hidden" waistband P41 styling with hidden style pockets.
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A reputation for the best available and best
value USMC P41 HBTs on the market.
The coat includes three double-stitched pockets and proudly features the Eagle Globe & Anchor on the breast pocket in the correct solid black image. This logo is applied by
silk screen, not an iron-on or rubber stamped image.
Our trousers feature double-stitched patch rear pockets and hidden-style front pockets,
and the waist band is hidden on the inside of the trousers. This version
of trousers omits the watch pocket. Our fatigues even include
our own reproduction U.S. marine stamped buttons made from copper in an
antique copper finish on both the button and tack. Top off the set with a
camouflage helmet cover, Khaki "piss-cutter" garrison cap, or P44 herringbone
twill cap.
Our helmet covers are made either with or without foliage slits.
We follow original Marine Corps specs to install foliage slits authentically.
Please specify whether or not you prefer
your helmet cover with or without foliage slits. Some historians claim
that the foliage slits are a feature unique to earlier manufactured helmet
covers, and the slits are typical of later dated helmet covers. It is
difficult to confirm this simply because the original specs used to
manufacture the helmet covers are dated 1942 and include a section to install
foliage slits. Therefore is it possible to assume both covers with slits
and without slits were used since from the beginning.
P1944 Green Utility Covers are made from cotton Herringbone
Twill and features the Eagle Globe and Anchor. The visor is lined with rigid
heavy cotton duck material. A very high quality piece of headgear. We
authentically duplicate original utility covers for materials, construction,
and craftsmanship. One example of this is the bill, or visor. Ours are made
from authentic materials which render the bill rigid yet flexible. Also, we
duplicated the original Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for a very authentic look.
Our P44 HBT caps were produced in various production runs and colors may NOT
match Coats and Trousers.
P41 Herringbone Twill Uniform
Price
$90.00 Coat
Price
$90.00 Trousers
with hidden style front pockets only.
Price
$170.00 set
Utility
2 pc. Ensemble includes HBT Coat and Trousers
P41 Uniform Accessories
Typically worn in conjunction.
Camouflage Helmet cover.
Price
$25.00
(Please specify with or without foliage slits.)
USMC Khaki Web trouser belt
with
non-anodized brass buckle and brass tip.
Buckle manufactured by Officer's
Equipment Company.
Price $20.00
Khaki "Piss-Cutter" Garrison
Cap.
Does NOT include the cap EGA insignia
Price $30.00
P44 Herringbone Twill Cap (Utility cover)
Price $35.00
For footwear items that complete this uniform
please check
this page.
For field equipment items that go with this
uniform please check
this page. Please check the
care page for instructions on how to care for this garment.
Swatches? Just ask us!
We would be happy to send out swatches (2"+/- square pieces
of fabric) to anyone who wishes to inspect the quality of our materials.
Please send us a self addressed and stamped envelope to the above address and we
would be happy to supply a swatch of any fabric we use in our garments.
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