USMC WW2 Service Chino Trousers - Mint Condition - Named to KIA Marine Raider This example is made from

This example is made from US Army ponch liners that have been skillfully tailored into lightwight jackets with a fine camo silk shell with embroidery to the back

infact before the Bureau of Aeronautics (AER) became the Bureau of Weapons (WEP) from which the WEP jacket takes its name

This is a beautiful piece

and honestly it shares more with the WW1 peacoats than it's later siblings

First introduced in 1948

USMC WW2 Service Chino Trousers - Mint Condition - Named to KIA Marine Raider This example is made fromA 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