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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Military Overcoat
Object Number
2017-19-31
Description
US Marine Corps winter service uniform overcoat, World War II era. Dark green wool flannel. Double-breasted with collar and lapels. Six brass buttons at center front. Flap pockets at waist. Long sleeves with chevron shape at cuffs. Center-back pleat with button closure. Fully-lined with green silk. Brass buttons have American eagle with anchor and 13 stars on front; on back of button, embossed lettering "WATERBURY BUTTON CO./MADE IN U.S.A."
Provenance
Oswald W. Marrin Jr. (1919-2007) was born in New York City before moving to Litchfield. Graduating from Brown University in 1942, Marrin joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and attended Officer's Class in Quantico, VA. He served as platoon commander and eventually executive officer of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In his company was Charles R. Hickox, Jr., also of Litchfield. Marrin served in the battles of Guadalcanal, Gloucester, and Peleliu. Discharged as a major in 1946, he returned to Litchfield and ran the Marrin Real Estate Company.
Category
Maker
Date Made
1942-1946
Dimensions
Overall length 48", chest 38"
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