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GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. WARTIME UNIFORM FROM HAWAII
Summer army uniform worn by Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr. during his service in Hawaii as Commander of U.S. Army Forces in the Pacific and Military Governor of Hawaii, and undoubtedly also worn to the Japanese surrender ceremonies in Tokyo Bay on Sep. 2, 1945. The light wool uniform bears a wound chevron on the right sleeve and eight overseas service bars and chevrons on the left sleeve, documenting his service in World War I and the current conflict. A U.S. Army Pacific Command patch is sewn to the left shoulder, and four rows of ribbons have been sewn to his chest, including his Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, etc. All original buttons are present, as is the tailor's tag: "N. Mito Tailor Wahiawa, Oahu, T.H." (likely of Japanese descent). The original matching pleated pants with button fly are included. Fine condition. Also included are Richardson's brown cavalry boots and stretchers, well-worn, which his family advises he often wore with his summer uniform. An important Pacific Campaign uniform.

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September 9, 2014 11:00 AM EDT
Elkton, MD, US

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