Sometimes ya just want to kick yourself

NoncomRetired · 07-06-2013, 08:52 AM

At one time Mills identified their belts by that button signifying Navy/Marine, Army. The Navy/Marine was an Eagle and Anchor and the Army was the Army Eagle which that one is. The color differences changed a lot from 1907 khaki to OD by 1914 and the colors changed to match uniform changes...some say. Many WW1 issue was still issued and used way into WWII. The belt might be dated WWI with ammo magazine pouches, 1st aid pouches, even braces; etc etc all having different dates. I always loved the khaki uniform and web gear with Brodie helmet at the outbreak of WWII. They were hotter than hell being cotton and keeping wrinkles out and creases in was a chore but they looked good, especially in bloused jump boots. As soon as I could afford one, I got a double knit tropical wear uniform to replace my khakis while travelling. A real babe catcher. Best TW tailor was Sang Woo out of Hong Kong.

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07-06-2013, 08:52 AM	#11
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	At one time Mills identified their belts by that button signifying Navy/Marine, Army. The Navy/Marine was an Eagle and Anchor and the Army was the Army Eagle which that one is. The color differences changed a lot from 1907 khaki to OD by 1914 and the colors changed to match uniform changes...some say. Many WW1 issue was still issued and used way into WWII. The belt might be dated WWI with ammo magazine pouches, 1st aid pouches, even braces; etc etc all having different dates. I always loved the khaki uniform and web gear with Brodie helmet at the outbreak of WWII. They were hotter than hell being cotton and keeping wrinkles out and creases in was a chore but they looked good, especially in bloused jump boots. As soon as I could afford one, I got a double knit tropical wear uniform to replace my khakis while travelling. A real babe catcher. Best TW tailor was Sang Woo out of Hong Kong.