Original U.S. WWI US Navy Gunners Mate Service Dress Blue Uniform Set with Named Pre-1933 U.S.S. Yorktown (PG-1) “Flat Cap” Russian Ordnance Since 1802

Since 1802

Approximate size 7 1/2 (60 cm) with full leather somewhat adjustable liner

They also suffered from a series of pre-mature detonations

An excellent example with a lovely lightly oxidized appearance

a small arms expert and intelligence officer serving in Burma with Merrill's Marauders

Original U.S. WWI US Navy Gunners Mate Service Dress Blue Uniform Set with Named Pre-1933 U.S.S. Yorktown (PG-1) “Flat Cap” Russian Ordnance Since 1802Original Items: Only One Set Available. The US Navy dress blues have been in service for over 150 years and are still worn today. On a couple of occasions the Navy tried to replace the uniform. First, in the mid 40s, an "Ike" style uniform featuring a short jacket was tried out and was soundly rejected after its trial period. Then, between 1973 and 1980 the uniform was, in fact, briefly replaced with a more contemporary suit and visor cap design only