{"product_id":"wwii-1942-us-army-amphibious-engineer-snco-coat","title":"WWII 1942 US Army Amphibious Engineer SNCO Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942-dated World War II U.S. Army Amphibious Engineer Service Coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belonging to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This impressive wartime uniform represents one of the Army’s specialized engineer formations responsible for planning, organizing, and supporting amphibious assault operations during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coat is constructed of olive drab wool in the standard early-war service pattern and features original insignia denoting service with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineer Amphibious Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Engineer Amphibious units were established in 1942 to train and support assault landings, operating landing craft, moving troops and equipment from ship to shore, constructing beachheads, and maintaining supply lines during major invasions. The distinctive Amphibious Engineer insignia was first authorized in 1942 and became synonymous with these highly specialized assault forces.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is configured for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Non-Commissioned Officer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it especially desirable to collectors, as senior enlisted uniforms from specialized engineer organizations are encountered less frequently than standard infantry examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1942-dated U.S. Army wool service coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior NCO rank insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Engineer branch collar insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmphibious Engineer unit insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass U.S. collar disc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-pocket service coat with original WWII buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece representing one of the Army’s elite amphibious organizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineer Amphibious units served in numerous major campaigns throughout World War II, including operations in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Their mission was critical to establishing and sustaining assault landings under combat conditions, making uniforms from these units highly sought after by advanced U.S. military collectors.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very good original condition with expected light service wear. Insignia and buttons appear original to the coat. Displays exceptionally well and would make an outstanding addition to any WWII U.S. Army, Engineer Corps, or amphibious warfare collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43257086902349,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/B24D31CF-B60A-42A0-B2A4-16117B7F2D4F.jpg?v=1784304851","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-1942-us-army-amphibious-engineer-snco-coat","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}