When Austin Wideman purchased a P41 worn by a former World War II Marine, he had no idea he would play a role in reuniting it with the late soldier’s family.

Man Reunites Late Marine's World War II Uniform with His Family. ... So far, Wideman has 40 pieces of used gear, including one very notable item: a jacket with a shrapnel hole.

3. Civil War (1861-1865) > Headwear: The M1858 army hat worn by Union troops in this period was made of black felt and had a three-inch brim held up on one side with a brass eagle. These hats also ...