Original U.S. WWII Coast Guard Named Women’s Reserve SPARS Extensive Uniform Grouping with Scarce Untouched SPARS Purse - Lottie Mae Caldwell MG 42 This indicates it was manufactured

This indicates it was manufactured by Quist in Esslingen

Springfield Research records indicate serial numbers in this range were being delivered in early 1863

The black paint on the central cross is in good shape

Shoulder scales were originally designed to be a form of body armor

History of the Remington (U

Original U.S. WWII Coast Guard Named Women’s Reserve SPARS Extensive Uniform Grouping with Scarce Untouched SPARS Purse - Lottie Mae Caldwell MG 42 This indicates it was manufacturedOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal & extensive Coast Guard Female S. P. A. R. S. uniform grouping identified to Lottie Mae Caldwell Reynolds, one of the first 30 Spars to be training as a radio technician. The grouping includes several extremely scarce SPARS uniform pieces including a very rare bathrobe, bathing suit, and a rare SPARS purse which appears untouched, with many of the small bits and pieces still inside. This is a