Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Lieutenant Colonel Wrice, Jesse E. Jr., American
Subject of
United States Marine Corps, American, founded 1775
Date
1997-2004
Medium
satin synthetic fiber, elastic, and metal fastener
Dimensions
H x W x D (on form): 6 13/16 × 13 × 10 in. (17.3 × 33 × 25.4 cm)
H x W x D (flat): 6 13/16 × 35 × 3/8 in. (17.3 × 88.9 × 1 cm)
Description
A red satin cummerbund worn as part of a US Marine Corps mess uniform by Jesse E. Wrice Jr. as lieutenant colonel. The cummerbund is made from red satin synthetic fabric. The cummerbund fastens around the waist in the back with a length of wide black elastic tape sewn at each side that hook together with one metal hook-and-eye. The lengths of elastic tape are adjustable, with one (1) metal belt loop attached to each length. The cummerbund is lined in the red satin.
Classification
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Type
cummerbunds
dress uniforms
Topic
Clothing and dress
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lt. Col. Jesse E. Wrice, Jr. USMC (ret.)
Object number
2015.201.2.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e766549-fdd9-4336-8281-0126ccba8ddf

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