Original U.S. WWI US Navy Gunners Mate Service Dress Blue Uniform Set with Named Pre-1933 U.S.S. Yorktown (PG-1) “Flat Cap” Russian Ordnance Since 1802

Since 1802

Body of coronet shaped gorget is painted black with better than 95% intact finish

These peaks were cleared after four days of heavy fighting

a small arms expert and intelligence officer serving in Burma with Merrill's Marauders

Dated Yellow examples observed are from 1940 to 1945

Original U.S. WWI US Navy Gunners Mate Service Dress Blue Uniform Set with Named Pre-1933 U.S.S. Yorktown (PG-1) “Flat Cap” Russian Ordnance Since 1802Original Items: Only One Set Available. The US Navy dress blues have been in service for over 150 years and are still worn today. On a couple of occasions the Navy tried to replace the uniform. First, in the mid 40s, an "Ike" style uniform featuring a short jacket was tried out and was soundly rejected after its trial period. Then, between 1973 and 1980 the uniform was, in fact, briefly replaced with a more contemporary suit and visor cap design only