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02-16-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Nackowicz

Does the silver vs. gold star dating rule-of-thumb apply to non-general uniforms?

For example, if a captain's M69 service uniform had silver stars (as opposed to gold stars) on the shoulderboards, can it be said that it probably dates to around 1969 to 1974, give or take a couple of years?

It really is hit and miss with the issue dates. If there are silver stars on the shoulder boards they are no real indication of the date.

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