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 Body of coronet shaped gorget

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

Dated Yellow examples observed are from 1940 to 1945

judging that Kimmel could have done more with the information he had had to prevent or mitigate the attack

Approximate size 7 1/2 (60 cm) with full leather somewhat adjustable liner

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

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 Body of coronet shaped gorgetOriginal 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