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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Uniforms ➔ Military Uniform
Identifier:
175216Description:
This jacket and trousers are a military uniform from the United States Marine Corps of the United States Armed Forces. It is made of navy blue wool and has Corporal insignias and two service stripes on the sleeves. There are Marine Corps devices on the collar and seven ribbons and medals on the proper left breast that are as follows: Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Medal, and SHarpshoort Pistol Medal.
Date:
circa 1950Dimensions:
36" h 3" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of John A. JohnsonExhibit/Program:
V is for Veterans (2001 – 2024)Related Entities:
John A. Johnson (donor) United States Marine Corps (is related to)Alternate names: Continental Marines, USMC
The United States Marine Corps, also known as USMC, is a service branch of the United States Armed Forces specializing in amphibious and expeditionary warfare. The USMC is responsible for operating installations on land and amphibious warfare ships around the world. It was founded as the Continental Marines in 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. After the war, the marines disbanded due to lack of funding. On July 11th, 1798 the institution was reestablished by the United States Congress. On June 30th, 1834 it became an asset of the United States Department of the Navy. The USMC is the smallest service branch of the Department of Defense, working closely alongside the United States Navy on several tactical aviation squadrons throughout the world. In addition, they also operate from inside many Navy aircraft carriers serving as a valuable asset both at sea and on land.
