Any USMC Frog-Skin experts?

[Happy Hooligan]

So I found an original WWII P-42 HBT Jacket and Pant and they seem to be kind of rare because I've been offered a lot so far for them.

What makes them so rare?

Link to the Jacket

Link to the Pants

 

[ausreenactor]

The fact they are original and in good condition makes them valuable. Keep them going, don't take an offer. The guys offering are scared to actually pay a higher price in a bidding war.

You will have to pay fees... but... you will get a higher price.

I can take a look at Grunt Gear and see how many sets were made...

 

[Grant]

If Stony is still on the forum, he's very knowledgable about USMC gear.
FWIW, I've seen the trousers go for $600 - $700 in larger sizes and less worn condition here in NYC.

 

[bellumbill]

Collectors are also cammo crazy! Original USMC cammo stuff has always been proportionally expensive going back years. Best, Bill K.

 

[warguy]

The P42 with snaps is more desirable than the P44 sets. Kind of like the helmet covers, they are iconic Pacific Marine! No serious WWII Marine collector can do without a set.

 

[bellumbill]

The P42 with snaps is more desirable than the P44 sets. Kind of like the helmet covers, they are iconic Pacific Marine! No serious WWII Marine collector can do without a set.

I agree its iconic - I have a few sets - but it is iconic because we made it so - the marines got rid of camo very early - more marines wore green utilities than ever wore camo!

 

[warguy]

No disputing that. Something makes me weak kneed with those Tarawa Marines mixing the cammo and the greens. Love the look of a Tarawa Marine with a cammo top and the green HBT bottoms!

 

[ausreenactor]

No disputing that. Something makes me weak kneed with those Tarawa Marines mixing the cammo and the greens. Love the look of a Tarawa Marine with a cammo top and the green HBT bottoms!

Zero Foxtrot!

Agree 100%

 

[ausreenactor]

Happy with the prices?

 

[Happy Hooligan]

very.