USMC WW2 Service Chino Trousers - Mint Condition - Named to KIA Marine Raider Collar to hemn 26"

Collar to hemn 26"

I suspect this is from the very early years of that partnership

Best guess

525 on the button backs

and coloured seam tape

USMC WW2 Service Chino Trousers - Mint Condition - Named to KIA Marine Raider Collar to hemn 26"A great pair of pre early war USMC chinos, known officially as "trousers, service, summer". Worn by marines in hot climates when it non combat roles and off duty. Often seen being worn by Marine aviators. Similar to the Army style pairs but lacking the back pockets. Named to David J Bennett, a KIA Marine Raider who was killed on Guadalcanal with Carlson's Raiders, 4th November 1942. Condition Mint condition, heavy starched right now which make areas