1940's WAVES Vintage Historical Women's Naval Reserve Navy Blue Medic Uniform Jacket, Skirt, Hat, and Scarf AS IS

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1940‘s WAVES Women‘s Naval Reserve Navy Blue Medic Uniform Jacket, Skirt, Hat, and Scarf AS IS. United States Naval Reserve (Women‘s Reserve), better known as the WAVES (for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), was the women‘s branch of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. This set and others were worn by Helen M. Overly, her name stitched in and her picture is included in the picture above. Medic patch on side. This uniform includes two anchor patches and medic patch on side. I‘m assuming this was her everyday uniform. Medic patch on side needs reinforced as stitching on left side of patch is coming off and needs restitched. Jacket wear: bottom hem where lining is stitched in needs repair, loose seams then fully open seam more towards the right hand side seam. Inside lining where left sleeve meets the arm is separating and will need repair, has two inner breast pockets. Small Hole in lining on right hand side near hem. Lining on right sleeve where it meets arm pit also needs repair for popped seam. Small safety pin holes where it was holding a hat to the uniform. No wear that I can see on back of jacket. Skirt wear: off the bat the skirt pockets fronts have been repaired and need repaired again at some point. Major wear is the the zipper is broken and has been stitched shut, however stitching is coming apart, the stitching will not last regular wear. Zipper should be replaced. Also missing a button at waist, but does have hook and eye closures. This skirt has a lot of wear, this is reflected in price. Measurements: jacket: shoulder to shoulder seam 17"" flat non doubled. 40"" Bust, 34"" Waist, bottom measuring 36"". 30"" Waist, 44"" Hip, 28"" Length. Includes neck scarf, and hat. This is all the wear I recorded but please note this item is 85 years old, there might be some wear that slipped my eyes, it is sold as is.