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WWII and Cold War Merchant Marine Lot

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Collection of US Navy and Merchant Marine uniforms dating from WWII, to the Korean War and 1960’s Cold War. Includes: 1) Coat, Naval Summer Dress. Tailored by “World Famous Novakoff Bros. Boston.” Insignia rank for Senior Chief Petty Officer w/silver bullion thread. Three stripes left sleeve. Gold Air Wings. US Naval Aviator Wings w/double clutch fasteners. Ribbon bars [sewn on chest] for: Army Good Conduct, American Campaign; WWII Victory; National Defense; Korean Service w/3 campaign stars; Air Force Longevity Service w/olc; Armed Forces Reserve; United Nations Service.
Shirt, khaki, Name: “J.A. Haas” marked on interior back of shirt. Necktie, Khaki, Marked ” R.L . Mackey”
2) Coat, Naval, Aviation Working Green. Naval Uniform Shop. Dated 10/12/61. Size 38 R. US Naval Aviator Wings w/double push fasteners. Back stamped “V-21-N” Rank insignia for Chief Petty Officer [left shoulder]. Trousers, 34R. 3) Cap, Service. Merchant Navy. American Export Lines “E” cap badge in bullion thread. Size 7-1/4. This cap has character. Belonged to Edward L. Troutman who organized the N. Africa invasion fleet in Oran, Algeria. Coat, khaki. Shoulder boards for Merchant Service Anchor Commander. MSC collar tab insignia. Khaki shirt, long sleeve. Necktie, black. 4) Coat, Summer. Chief Petty Officer, Boatswain. Tailored by Maurice L. Rothschild. 5) Service cap, Military Sea-lift Command cap badge. Loose Vanguard insignia for Military Sea Lift and Military Sea Transportation Service [3 pcs total]. Collection of shoulder boards for Merchant Service Anchor Commander.-multiple, Pair of that badges: MSTS and Boatswain. 6) Portrait of Melvin P. Hungule, Boatswain who according to note went ashore 3rd wave on Okinawa.