better known as the Daisy Mae
merged with the United States Life-Saving Service in 1915 to form the modern Coast Guard
This strategic choice had a profound impact on the production speed
while the B-15 series and subsequent MA-1 were developed in parallel and designed for cold-weather use
referring to its sharp double pointed flap pockets
UNDERSHIRTS, COTTON, SUMMER / COMBAT BATTALION Colour:160 GREEN better known as the DaisyThe UNDERSHIRTS, COTTON, SUMMER COMBAT BATTALION is a lightweight, 6. 5oz undershirt originally issued to Marines during World War II. Often referred to as "Skivvies," the initial models introduced at the beginning of the US entry to the second world war were crafted from white cotton fabric, similar to undershirts worn by the US Navy. However, in the mid 1940s, the design was updated to a green color to reduce visibility to the enemy. Recognising the