VTG 50s 98th Infantry Division U.S. Army and 49 similar items

What you?ll love about this authentic mid-century U.S. Army dress uniform is its sharp tailoring and history-rich insignia. This original wool service coat and trousers set carries the distinctive 98th Infantry Division patch and enlisted chevron ? a beautifully preserved artifact of the post-WWII and early Cold War era. Condition Good vintage condition, ?as found.? Expected gentle wear for age including minor patina and light handling marks, no major structural issues. Clean overall with collectible value intact. Provenance Note This uniform represents a United States Army 98th Infantry Division enlisted service dress set, produced in the 1950s?early 1960s. The 98th was a storied unit, originally activated in 1921 and stationed in Hawaii during WWII. In the postwar years, it became a key training and reserve division during the Korean and early Vietnam eras. Wool service jackets like this were standard issue for enlisted personnel through the 1960s. Pop Culture Screen Style References ? Evokes Band of Brothers, The Longest Day, and 1950s Cold War Army styling. Style Aesthetics ? Cold War / Military Heritage ? Collectible Militaria ? Wool Uniform Construction Measurements Jacket: Pit to pit: 20" Waist at button: 17" Shoulders: 18" Sleeve from shoulder: 25.5" Length from mid-shoulder: 30" Pants: Waist: 15" (30" doubled) Inseam: 32" Rise: 13" Length waist to hem: 43" Approx. Modern Size Conversion Jacket: Men?s S (36?38 chest) Pants: approx. 30W x 32L Fit Guide Structured through the shoulders with a tailored waist typical of 1950s military dress. Pants feature a high-rise, straight-leg silhouette. Fabric / Materials Wool serge with brass buttons and embroidered shoulder sleeve insignia. Original patches and hardware intact. Sustainability Note Preserving and wearing vintage military garments keeps historical textiles in circulation and honors their cultural significance. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Think Band of Brothers, The Longest Day, or 1950s Army training camp aesthetics. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!