a known marking appearing on many of these carbines
Battle of Vire- The Battle of Vire occurred on 6 August 1944 when the US Army's US 29th Infantry Division attacked the German-held town of Vire in Normandy in conjunction with the British Army's Operation Bluecoat offensive
Collar to shoulder: 10"Shoulder to sleeve: 20
this is a WWII-manufactured example
Original U.S. Pre-WWII Extensive Named USMC Interwar Uniform Grouping of PFC Charles D. Naef with Greens, Khakis, Dress Blues, Four Visor Caps, Accessories, and Muster Roll Research - Served 1929–1933 Antique Gun Parts a known marking appearing onOriginal Items: One of a Kind Group. This is an exceptionally extensive and remarkably complete pre WWII United States Marine Corps uniform grouping identified to Private First Class Charles D. Naef, who served in the Corps from 1929 through 1933. The group includes Naefs green service uniform, khaki uniform, Marine Corps dress blues, three corresponding named visor caps, an additional dress white visor cap, belts, gloves, a necktie, marksmanship