US Navy Uniform please help

[David Skidmore]

hey everyone,

I recently got a navy uniform and was told it was from ww2, I have owned another ww2 navy uniform before and this appears to be different fabric and design.

i do not know what fabric it is however i do not think it is wool. it also has a zipper down the left side of the shirt. i am having issues trying to find a similar one o. i also found a matchbox inside the hat that appear to be fairly old.

any information would be great.

thanks

[SteveR]

Probably gaberdine material. Always has been lighter in weight and usually tailor made ergo the zipper to be more form fitting. More comfortable to wear than issue wool.

[navycollector]

I agree with SteveR, ww2 era and tailor made. I have a few made this way. Nice set.

Jason

[MySonsDad]

Did you check the inside pocket, they often have a zipper as well on these tailor mades.....