Name/Title
Uniform, Military WWII Navy JumperEntry/Object ID
102.80.1Description
U.S. Navy Jumper. Material: textile and plastic. Size: 16 3/4" across shoulders x 31 1/2" L. x 26 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: navy blue wool pullover - v-neckline - narrow sailor collar extends over shoulders and forms a squared back collar - collar bordered with three rows of white braid and a white star in each back corner - one slash breast pocket on left bodice - one inside breast pocket on right closes with a single button flap - long sleeves - two black plastic buttons with an anchor impression at each cuff (enlisted man's buttons) - three white stripes encircle each cuff - navy blue patch on left sleeve displays three red chevrons under a white eagle (Petty Officer 1st Class or Boatswain's Mate, E-6) centered with white crossed hammers (Metalsmith insignia) - label under collar displays "Errel F. Wynnemer" and "MZC" in handwriting - round blue patch above label is bordered in white and displays a yellow, black and gray bumble bee with white wings and a hat - "Seabees" embroidered beneath the bee on the blue patch.Context
Waseca County Military - WWII. Worn by Errel F. Wynnemer who entered service in October 1943 and went to the South Pacific in April 1944. He returned to the States and was discharged in November 1945 with the rating of Metalsmith 1st Class in the Navy Seabees.Cataloged By
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Uniform, Military WWII Navy JumperClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
May 21, 1998Update Date
November 21, 2024