US Marine Corps Herringbone Twill (HBT) P44 and P41/P47 Dungaree Fatigues (late 1940’s)

February 2, 2018Early Cold War (1945 - 1968), Other Uniforms, United States, World War 2 (1939 - 1945)

P41 #1:

Rounded pocket and stamped name above pockets indicates post-WW2 issue. Rounded pocket P41’s are sometimes called “P47”. Found starched and pressed.

Herringbone twill (HBT) was chosen for its resistance to tearing¹, and its ability to prevent rips from spreading², like a precursor to ripstop that would be common in more recent uniforms.

P41 #2:

Likely used more in the field than #1. Found starched and pressed.

P44:

Modified for hunting with “poacher’s pocket” on back.

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