Om den amerikanske flådes, marinekorps og kystvagts uniformer fra den Nordamerikanske Frihedskrig og frem til starten af 1960'erne.

Like its predecessors in the series, this book is an epic chronicle of previously unpublished topics, including the uniforms and equipment of the submarine force, PT boat squadrons, mine warfare men, gun crews, signalmen, and more. In addition, never-before addressed subjects including the U.S. Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Samoan Fita-Fita are examined. Clothing, accoutrements, insignia, small arms, knives, life jackets, novelty items and sweetheart jewelry are all covered.

"This is not a connected exposition of the evolution of the Marine Corps uniform but is a chronological compilation of orders and correspondence dealing with Marine Corps uniforms, arms, and accoutrements from the Colonial Period through 21 October 1829. While it furnishes the raw material for uniform plates, the original contains only one sketch of a coat and several of button arrangement and chevrons."-- Preface, page v