Title

U.S. Navy Summer White Uniform, Belle Plaine, 1990

Creation Date

1990 – 2001

Description

United States Navy summer whites uniform owned by Myrna Westphal of Belle Plaine. "A" is the blouse and "B" are the pants. The blouse is short sleeved polyester with a V neck, two breast pockets, front darts, and a white plastic front button closure. Pinned on each side of the blouse collar are silver and gold metal pins. Each pin is an anchor with an overlay of initials reading "USN". Pinned above the right breast pocket is a black plastic nametag that reads "Westphal" and shows the insignia for Recruit Training Command in San Diego, CA. Ten service ribbons are pinned together above the left breast pocket. They include the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy "E" ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve ribbon. Maker's label is stitched to the underside front hem. The pants are polyester with angled front pockets, two back pockets, belt loops, and a front zipper and hook closure. Maker's marks seen at the inside waist.

Geographic Notes

USA