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ORIGINAL WW2 KOREAN WAR US NAVY OFFICER JACKET JUNIOR LT USN UNIFORM PANTS NAMED. Based on this uniform this sailor earned the rank of a Lieutenant Junior Grade Officer based on the one thinner stripe and the thicker stipe with the officer grade star. During the Korean War, a Lieutenant Junior Grade was a junior commissioned officer. Lot Includes: -1 Original Korean War United States Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Officer Navy Blue Dress Jacket Coat (made by A.M.Ross Pensacola,Florida ) named to Robert J Kruskowich -1 pair of Original Korean War United States Navy Officer Navy Blue Dress Pants (SIZE 40) -1 Original Korean War United States Navy Belt (SIZE 40) -1 Original Korean War photo -2 Original Korean War insignia -1 Original Korean War United States Navy Petty Officer Cap (SIZE 7 1/2) This is an original Korean War United States Navy jacket that belonged to a Lieutenant Junior Grade who served in the Korean War.The uniform belonged to a veteran of Korean War who served in the US Navy.The uniform is named to Robert J Kruskowich. Based on this uniform this sailor earned the rank of a Lieutenant Junior Grade Officer based on the one thinner stripe and the thicker stipe with the officer grade star. During the Korean War, a Lieutenant Junior Grade was a junior commissioned officer. Serving as the vital bridge between experienced enlisted personnel and senior officers, they were primarily tasked with front-line supervision, specialized technical operations, and direct combat duties. The uniform itself is a dress blue uniform that was part of the official US navy officers uniform.The jacket is US Navy Officer winter blue service coat made of wool serge.The inside is lined with black rayon.There are two front pockets and 6 navy buttons that are all present.The coat is a private tailored uniform made by A. M. Ross in Pensacola,Florida and is dated March 28,1956.The uniform also comes with a navy issue belt with a brass buckle.The insignia included is petty Officer insignia meaning he likely climbed up the ranks.Also included as part of this uniform is US Navy dress navy blue wool pants that would have been worn with the jacket. The Officer Navy Dress Blue uniform would have been worn for ceremonies or while on leave.In the pocket came a photo likely of the owner of this uniform on leave in a tropical area.This is great complete, beautiful US Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Officer dress blue uniform from Korean War that shows the story of an American hero’s sacrifice and service who honorably in the United States Navy.The uniform is named to Robert J Kruskowich however I haven’t researched his navy service.This is great research project for any collector. All items are original to the uniform and are original period Korean War pieces. Would make a great gift for any history buff or a perfect addition to any collection.