35043. (vest) U.S. Navy CPO c.1918.
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35043. (vest) U.S. Navy CPO c.1918.
- (vest) U.S. Navy CPO c.1918. Vest is of navy-blue cloth (wool) , cut single breasted, with 6 small 9/16” gilt regulation Navy buttons (NA113) and no collar. Vest with watch pocket on each side and lower pocket on each side. Vest is lined with white linen and on back in blue satin, with draw strap. One ¾” cut but otherwise in excellent condition, clean and bright. With old dealer’s tag marked “WWI Navy CPO (machinist) coat and vest. Coat is not included. $285.
This vest is of a similar design and period, and with a change of buttons ($148) would be a wonderful addition to your Lighthouse Service uniform display. Keepers sourced their uniform pieces from many sources and their vest may indeed have been surplus military from their prior service.