Uniform, Set, US Navy, Naval Beach Battalion, Omaha Beach & Utah Beach
Rare genuine WWII US Navy set, initially intended for being used as a decontamination outfit. Featuring a denim parka with a hood and a four-button closure on the front, this white cotton cloth parka was later dyed in a light green shade and CC2 treated. On June 6, 1944, this garment was issued to the sailors of the 2nd Naval Beach Battalion who landed on Utah Beach.
Pockets modified to match the type worn by the 2nd NBB. Size Medium.
And featuring a trousers designed for being worn with the matching parka, these white cotton cloth trousers were also later dyed in a light green shade and CC2 treated.
Set in excellent overall condition.
See Michel De Trez's and Tyler Elliott's book, Utah Beach - Fighting Our Way Ashore - with the 2nd Naval Beach Battalion (pp. 178-183).
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