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Anonymous Coward User ID: 37509518 United States 07/10/2013 10:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy Geeze, getting old. I don't remember marking the dungarees in any way. Our field and rank were sewn on the shirts. I really can't remember if our name was on the shirt or not. I did wear a name tag. The hat was stenciled inside with name. RM2 1967 |
The Guy (OP) User ID: 4266 United States 07/10/2013 10:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy Geeze, getting old. I don't remember marking the dungarees in any way. Our field and rank were sewn on the shirts. I really can't remember if our name was on the shirt or not. I did wear a name tag. The hat was stenciled inside with name. RM2 1967 Thank a lot. Currently serving MM1 here, wearing that awful new "aquaflage." It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
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jdfearl User ID: 402164 United States 07/10/2013 10:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The shirts had last name over the left pocket and the rank on the left sleeve. It's been a long time so I think it was the left side. Your last name was supposed to be over one of the back pants pockets too. if not they wouldnt know who's pants they were when they came back from the laundry. I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3696709 United States 07/10/2013 10:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The shirts had last name over the left pocket and the rank on the left sleeve. It's been a long time so I think it was the left side. Your last name was supposed to be over one of the back pants pockets too. Quoting: jdfearl if not they wouldnt know who's pants they were when they came back from the laundry. It was on the inside waist band left front. |
phocuss User ID: 783356 United States 07/10/2013 11:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy The crow was iron on left sleeve. Last name stencilled above the left pocket. I remember stencilling the inside of the white hat also. The belt is a standard black web with silver buckle. Hope that helps! |
jdfearl User ID: 402164 United States 07/10/2013 11:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The shirts had last name over the left pocket and the rank on the left sleeve. It's been a long time so I think it was the left side. Your last name was supposed to be over one of the back pants pockets too. Quoting: jdfearl if not they wouldnt know who's pants they were when they came back from the laundry. It was on the inside waist band left front. LOL you are correct, I remember now that you mentioned it. I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you |
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abeliever Members User ID: 5882110 United States 07/10/2013 11:25 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not sure about military....In general, we would fray the bottoms of bells by cutting them and washing and drying them a few times... Pulling out threads to made them fray faster. The more worn looking the "cooler" we thought we were. Lots of belts were handmade macrame belts. We used to make them on the drop ceiling tile squares and use pins to hold them in place to weave them. I made them for guys and gals. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1097757 United States 07/10/2013 11:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not sure about military....In general, we would fray the bottoms of bells by cutting them and washing and drying them a few times... Pulling out threads to made them fray faster. The more worn looking the "cooler" we thought we were. Quoting: abeliever Lots of belts were handmade macrame belts. We used to make them on the drop ceiling tile squares and use pins to hold them in place to weave them. I made them for guys and gals. Who gives a shit, this is a thread about Navy uniforms |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1165448 United States 07/10/2013 11:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's a pdf link for uniform regulations. Just search for dungaree to find the areas [link to timemilitary.files.wordpress.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39623262 United States 07/10/2013 12:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The shirts had last name over the left pocket and the rank on the left sleeve. It's been a long time so I think it was the left side. Your last name was supposed to be over one of the back pants pockets too. Quoting: jdfearl if not they wouldnt know who's pants they were when they came back from the laundry. It was on the inside waist band left front. LOL you are correct, I remember now that you mentioned it. names were stenciled above the back the shirt pocket want to say the right side, petty officer 3rd class and above had to have their rank on sleeve. |
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phocuss User ID: 783356 United States 07/10/2013 01:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Remember the leggings worn in boot. Lol. I agree with stenciled last name above left pocket and rate/rank on left shoulder ironed on. Quoting: RAG 31997898 Bit of trivia that all squids will know. Why bell bottoms and not a straight leg? I hated those leggings, so glad when boot camp was over! Why bell bottoms? Flotation device! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 42929244 United States 07/10/2013 01:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy Don't remember, don't care. Why don't you dress up like the Indian? [link to www.thetimes.co.uk] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 14225253 United States 07/10/2013 01:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not sure about military....In general, we would fray the bottoms of bells by cutting them and washing and drying them a few times... Pulling out threads to made them fray faster. The more worn looking the "cooler" we thought we were. Quoting: abeliever Lots of belts were handmade macrame belts. We used to make them on the drop ceiling tile squares and use pins to hold them in place to weave them. I made them for guys and gals. Prime example of GLP reading comprehension skills.... |
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The Guy (OP) User ID: 5145260 United States 07/10/2013 10:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for all the replies. I'm actually putting together a costume for DragonCon. I'm thinking a US Navy Petty Officer from an alternate history where the US had a limited nuclear war with the USSR in the late 70s, and a much warmer Cold War than we had ever since. I'm using the old-school dungarees for a retro look, but I think I'll use sewn-on crow and name tapes, along with higher boots so it's not just a copy of that era. I'll also be wearing a dosimeter pen on my belt, and welding goggles around my neck, because you never know when the Commies might drop another nuke, lol. One more question, though: Were the dungaree pants ironed with fore-and-aft creases, or not? It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 12461684 Philippines 07/10/2013 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy data mine much? |
The Guy (OP) User ID: 5145260 United States 07/10/2013 10:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I bought a set of old-style bellbottom dungarees that I plan on using as a costume, and I just need to know how they were typically worn. Were they marked with name and rank? If so, was the crow iron-on, a sew-on patch, or just a spray-painted stencil? Was the belt the same web belt worn with the newer (early 2000s) utility uniform and coveralls? Thanks in advance. Quoting: The Guy data mine much? Dude, the entire internet is a data mine. It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
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Randy2012 User ID: 41773939 United States 07/10/2013 10:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Come on guys, nobody recognizes an eagle? [link to www.navy.mil] That one was for dress blues or work blues. Dungarees were a iron on patch with out the rate insignia. The name was above the left pocket put on by stencil or some places like the Philippines at that time you could get your last name embroidered onto a piece of dungaree material and sew it on. you could also get your rank patch for the left shoulder embroidered. Was a much cleaner look. ;) served 78-86 Personnel man. PN1 edit for accuracy. hahahha been too many years Last Edited by Randy2012 on 07/10/2013 10:53 PM |
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phocuss User ID: 6190086 United States 07/11/2013 07:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for all the replies. I'm actually putting together a costume for DragonCon. I'm thinking a US Navy Petty Officer from an alternate history where the US had a limited nuclear war with the USSR in the late 70s, and a much warmer Cold War than we had ever since. I'm using the old-school dungarees for a retro look, but I think I'll use sewn-on crow and name tapes, along with higher boots so it's not just a copy of that era. I'll also be wearing a dosimeter pen on my belt, and welding goggles around my neck, because you never know when the Commies might drop another nuke, lol. One more question, though: Were the dungaree pants ironed with fore-and-aft creases, or not? Quoting: The Guy No fore/aft creases. Usually didn't iron but if so it would of been along the seams. |
The Guy (OP) User ID: 8760 United States 07/11/2013 09:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for all the replies. I'm actually putting together a costume for DragonCon. I'm thinking a US Navy Petty Officer from an alternate history where the US had a limited nuclear war with the USSR in the late 70s, and a much warmer Cold War than we had ever since. I'm using the old-school dungarees for a retro look, but I think I'll use sewn-on crow and name tapes, along with higher boots so it's not just a copy of that era. I'll also be wearing a dosimeter pen on my belt, and welding goggles around my neck, because you never know when the Commies might drop another nuke, lol. One more question, though: Were the dungaree pants ironed with fore-and-aft creases, or not? Quoting: The Guy No fore/aft creases. Usually didn't iron but if so it would of been along the seams. Reverse creases, ironed turned inside-out, like dress whites and blues pants? It's good to be open-minded, just don't let your brain fall out. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 3696709 United States 07/11/2013 10:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks OP for the trip down memory lane. MM3 late 60's This was fun...good luck on your look. BTW, the original dungarees were stove pipe pants. We would tailor them to make them bell bottom. The stove pipe pants were actually used in emergency for floatation which the bell bottom wouldn't work. It depended on the ships captain whether you were allowed the bell bottom or not. |