Dress Blues Cape

The army green service uniform was inspired and based off the uniform worn by america s greatest generation as they won world war ii.

Dress blues cape.

Special order men s boat cloak made of dark blue broadcloth material lined with scarlet wool broadcloth is an optional item which may be worn by male officers and sncos with evening dress and blue dress a b uniforms for official and social functions. Boat cloaks are a made to order item that can cost upward of 1 000 at the nex mcx. Removed from new assembled covers. The cape is in near perfect condition with a beautiful bright blue lining and made from heavy wool.

Please allow 6 8. For those not in the know the marines in the top photo are pretty much wearing the same mess dress uniform and the cape is a somewhat antiquated but still on the books accessory. Usmcblues com sells real us marine corps dress blues uniforms to pt gear rank insignia covers medals and memorabilia. The only blemish i can find is a little white smudge near the loop fastener see pics.

Now america s next greatest generation will wear a modern. I d like to purchase the cape but am unsure of the correct size. Regards ch cpt moore. Arguably one of the most recognizable military dress uniforms in the world the united states marine corps blue dress uniform often simply referred to as dress blues despite the fact that all five branches of the armed forces of the united states have dress uniforms that are blue actually comes in four alphabetically designated variations a.

55 45 wool blend warm 16 ounce elastique cloth. Bx1592 white vinyl barracks cap cover crown. Return to us army cape page. Most items are new but we also have some second hand items which are marked as such.

The aafes here is ordering my blue mess uniform from you this weekend as well. It will not be worn when the blue dress uniform is worn as the uniform of the day. Hand slits and inner pockets. There is a reserve on this auction so please bid aggressively.

Bx1095 white cloth barracks cap cover crown. Boat cloaks are hand made to order. Fabric naturally repels light rain and snow but the cape is not designed for torrential rain. This cape is ultra rare and even pictures of one are hard to come by.

Usmc enlisted dress blue uniform. This is for the crown only. Occasions for wear may be prescribed for wear year round to all official functions when dinner dress or full dress uniforms are not prescribed and civilian equivalent dress is coat and tie.