Original U.S. WWII Named US Marine Corps HBT Coveralls Tailored To “P41” Jacket Size Antique Remingtons broad arrow and 1944 date

broad arrow and 1944 date

with Carl Malsch-Spitzer being contractor number 91

this flag bore the legend "To the Shores of Tripoli" across the top

The acid etched Alles für Deutschland  (Everything for Germany) motto is beautifully executed

Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and ended on June 7

Original U.S. WWII Named US Marine Corps HBT Coveralls Tailored To “P41” Jacket Size Antique Remingtons broad arrow and 1944 dateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of just how resourceful Marines can be. This HBT jacket started its life off as a full sized pair of coveralls before going under the literal knife to be transformed into a more suitable jacket. These coveralls would have been worn mostly by mechanics but also in certain circumstances tankers as well. The 1941 Pattern Utility Uniform was one of the standard uniforms of the United States