WWI USMC P1917 Uniform, 2nd Bn-6th Marine Rgt.
Price: Sold
Description: USMC P1917 Forest Green Uniform of the 2nd Inf Division, 2nd Bn, 6th Marine Rgt. Forest green wool 4 patch pocket uniform jacket with a stand-up collar having correct bronze USMC collar devices; fabulous large size, hand-embroidered 2nd Division wool patch for the 2nd Bn, 6th Rgt that is original to uniform, as are the overseas stripes on left cuff. Inside lining is depot stamped as well as size ‘5-S’, ‘US Marine Corps’ & ‘1918-1919’ dated. Original French Fouragere shoulder cord in place. An excellent piece with no issues.
Background: In the early 1900s, the Marine Corps added service uniforms for work and field use, replacing the “undress” uniform category used in the Civil War. The Marine Corps initially had both summer and winter service uniforms, but by the time the U.S. entered WWI, the Forest Green colored winter service uniform had become the standard field and combat uniform for both hot and cold climates. The 6th Marine Rgt saw action during WW1 in battles such as Belleau Wood, Soissons and the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
