Original U.S. Vietnam War 1960s Marine Corps Colonel Mess Dress Formal Uniform - Named to C. R. Rich Category_MG 42 Mounts Despite some misdrops

Despite some misdrops

This was clearly for an officer who was kitting himself out with the best money could buy

Nice quality

Monaghan and Spence—capsized and sank with nearly all hands

two soldiers work together as shown in this section from FM 21-15 "Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment" (15 Feb 1977)

Original U.S. Vietnam War 1960s Marine Corps Colonel Mess Dress Formal Uniform - Named to C. R. Rich Category_MG 42 Mounts Despite some misdropsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This formal attire is known in the United States military as a "Mess Dress" uniform. This example is named on the interior pocket tag of the jacket to C. R. RICH and was for a rank of Colonel who served in United States Marine Corps during the 1960s. Offered in excellent condition. The jacket has a Camp Pendleton Tailor's label. Approximate Measurements: Collar to shoulder: 10Shoulder to sleeve: 24. 5Shoulder to