USMC Marine Corps LTCOL Decorated Vintage Dress Blues

Lieutenant Colonel H. H. Ferris proudly served in the United States Marine Corps through both the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.  The uniform is in good condition for its vintage.  The blouse/jacket has no size label – please rely on measurements.  The chest from armpit to armpit measure 19 inches – thus the chest measures 38 inches.  Sleeves from shoulder seam to end of cuff measure 26 1/2 inches.   Shoulder to shoulder is 17 ½.  The Officers Blood Strip Trousers are dated 12-13-60.  Waist measures 33 inches with an inseam of 32 inches.  The sword buckle is top grain cowhide made by Hilborn-Hamburger – size 32 with gold belt buckle. On the shoulders there are the silver Oak Leaves for USMC Lieutenant Colonel.  On the left breast are 12 ribbons: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement, Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Ribbon with Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Navy Sea Service, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Viet Nam Presidental Unit Citation.  Viet Nam Civil Actions Unit Citation.  Below the ribbons are the Rifle Expert shooting Badge and a Pistol Sharpshooter.

For many years this uniform was displayed in the VFW Hall and is in very good display condition. 

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