Description: This USS Pittsburgh Navy Captain officer dress uniform set from around 1900 includes a pair of ornate gold epaulettes, a black cap ribbon labeled “U.S.S. Pittsburgh,” and a leather belt with brass fittings, all in good condition. These items reflect the formal attire of senior naval officers and represent the traditions of the early 20th-century U.S. Navy. As an armored cruiser, the USS Pittsburgh was designed for extended missions and to support battleships, with impressive specifications: a displacement of approximately 13,680 tons, a length of 504 feet, and armament that included four 8-inch guns, fourteen 6-inch guns, and eighteen 3-inch guns. Throughout her service, the USS Pittsburgh played various roles, including patrolling the East Coast and Caribbean, serving in the Asiatic Station, and participating in World War I operations. One notable historical milestone occurred on January 18, 1911, when aviator Eugene Ely made the first successful aircraft landing on a ship’s deck aboard this vessel, then known as the USS Pennsylvania, marking a pivotal moment in naval aviation history. This uniform set dates to the ship’s early years of service, when she was at the forefront of naval innovation and U.S. presence on international waters. The items provide a tangible connection to the ship’s storied history and its contributions to naval advancements in the early 20th century.
Price: 650 USD
Location: Skaneateles, New York
End Time: 2025-01-10T23:54:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Time Period Manufactured: Spanish-Amer War (1898-1902)
