Overview
This is a set of authentic US Marine Corps service uniform components, including the long-sleeve khaki shirt and the 'forest green' service trousers.
Preliminary identification
US Marine Corps Service Uniform (Shirt and Trousers), c. 1960s-1980s
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Story
The year 1959 marked a major shift for the Marine Corps when they added 'crossed rifles' to their rank insignia to reinforce the mantra that every Marine is a rifleman.
Maker / Origin
These items were manufactured by various defense contractors under strict military specifications (Mil-Spec) to ensure uniformity across the branch.
Condition & Value
The garments appear to be in very good surplus condition with no visible moth nips or significant staining. The rank patches are correctly positioned and well-preserved. Excellent condition is common for these items as they were often professionally laundered and cared for by the original owner.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD