{"product_id":"original-u-s-spanish-american-war-era-marine-corps-named-model-1898-khaki-tropical-uniform-tunic-usmc-1","title":"Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Marine Corps Named Model 1898 Khaki Tropical Uniform Tunic - USMC","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce USMC uniform from the Spanish-American War era, a Model 1898 Khaki tropical uniform tunic. This Uniform dates from the 1898-1904 period, and was first fielded by Marines in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. This has features of an early coat such as the small pocket flaps and early brass domed buttons (all marked \u003cstrong\u003eHORSTMANN \u0026amp; CO\u003c\/strong\u003e of Philadelphia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunic has a written name on the interior collar, which is likely \u003cstrong\u003eJ.H. WELLS\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we couldn’t find a Marine with this name from this period, so we are likely transcribing it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications from this period are particularly murky, but from what we have found, this is an earlier pattern jacket. For some, these circa 1900 khaki coats are considered the “holy grail” for collectors of U.S. Marine Corps material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunic is in wonderful condition and does show signs of wear in a hot, humid climate. There is staining present and the tunic itself presents itself as “salty” with a starch like feel to it. There is no extensive damage present minus a sizable hole under the left breast pocket, but there is also minor fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollar to shoulder: 8.5\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to sleeve: 27”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 14.5\"\u003cbr\u003eChest width: 17”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003eHip: 19.5\"\u003cbr\u003eFront length: 27\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45036205604933,"sku":"ONJR26APBC04","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26APBC04__02.jpg?v=1780055122","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-spanish-american-war-era-marine-corps-named-model-1898-khaki-tropical-uniform-tunic-usmc-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}