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    Default Navy Uniform Info?

    I have a pair of snow white bell bottoms and three navy caps I just got at an auction.
    The original owner was a WWII Navy Vet.
    There are no marrkings other than his name.
    Is this stuff worth anything? I trade in Militaria but have not had any of this before?
    Thanks

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    Just white pants and white hats , not very much. Maybe a total of $20.00 if they are clean and not stained. WW2 White jumpers with patches that are clean are worth alittle more but are not rare.

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    Curious, what's a "Donald Duck" hat worth?

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Sukey View Post
    Curious, what's a "Donald Duck" hat worth?
    The dog dish or dixie cup, as we called them. I see them from time to time for about $5.00 when there clean and not sweat stained. fwiw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil McGrath View Post
    The dog dish or dixie cup, as we called them. I see them from time to time for about $5.00 when there clean and not sweat stained. fwiw
    I think what he's referring to is the "flat hat". It was blue wool with a ribbon which had "U. S. Navy" on it. I was issued one in 1958 which I never wore. I have no idea why they were still part of the uniform issue.
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    Ditto to what Bill D. said. Got mine in 1963, but it says 'US Coast Guard' on it. Never wore it, either.

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    Another ditto to Bill D's comments. Received mine in 1942. Did wear it with dress blues. Ribbon had US Navy however; prior to the start of WWII the ribbon had the name of the ship to which assigned. For what it's worth.

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    They were NOT issued in 1965, I was issued the 'white' hats only

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    I got my "flat hat" in 1953. There were a part of the dress blues and were required wear in some instances.
    I didn't particularly like the damm thing and so wore the white hat whenever possible.
    Out in 58 and when I went back in 64 they were no longer an issue item. still have mine around somewhere.
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    I got my "flat hat" in 1953. They were a part of the dress blues and were required wear in some instances.
    I didn't particularly like the damm thing and so wore the white hat whenever possible.
    Out in 58 and when I went back in 64 they were no longer an issue item. still have mine around somewhere.
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