KOREAN WAR GENERAL'S SERVICE UNIFORM
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Unusual 'Coat, Man's, Wool Serge, AG 44, Class 3, E.M.', commonly known as the Army Green Uniform, certainly belonging to a Vietnam and Korean War two-star general, bearing a name tag 'Kilmer' pinned to the right breast, unidentified by us. Unusually, the inside tailor's tag bears the designation 'E.M', meaning that this uniform was originally intended for an Enlisted Man and was tailored up to the rank of major general with appropriate braid and insignia - a very rare find. The retailoring on this uniform was not all that well executed in several small ways, suggesting to us that the tailor was not a professional, and thus this uniform was probably made homeside. The extra wide, black color mohair cloth general's cuff braid is of the correct type, and has been correctly hand sewn to each sleeve. Pinned to each shoulder epaulette are two silver color metal general's stars, which appear matching, and pinned to the lapels is a pair of gold color metal 'U.S.' Officer's collar devices. The jacket bears an impressive number of ribbons pinned above each upper pocked, identified as follows: 'Distinguished Service Medal', the 'Silver Star Medal', the 'Legion of Merit Medal', the 'Purple Heart Medal', the 'Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters', the 'American Defense Service Medal', the 'European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, the 'Army of Occupation Medal', the 'W.W.II Victory Medal', the 'National Defense Service Medal', the 'Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars', the 'Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal' (rare), the 'Vietnam Service Meal with three Bronze Stars, the 'Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal', the 'Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation', and the 'Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation.' The jacket is partially lined, bearing a white color cloth manufacturer's tag found within one pocket, which reads: 'Coat Man's Wool Serge Ag 44, Class 3 E.M.'. The tag has the contract date of 1964 inked on its face along the inventory number of 'DSA-1-4378-64-C', and then a '100% Wool' designation.' Sold with a pair of 1986 dated trousers, which exactly match in material cloth that of the uniform, and show where the two double stripes of a General were added by hand sewing to complete this conversion to a general’s uniform. In fine condition overall, sold as-is due to the alterations mentioned. From a major private collection on public display.
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KOREAN WAR GENERAL'S SERVICE UNIFORM
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