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Tily, James C. The Uniforms of the United States Navy. New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1964. OCLC 1246346. [excellent survey]

Rankin, Robert H. Uniforms of the Sea Services: A Pictorial History. Annapolis MD: United States Naval Institute, 1962. OCLC 288805. [excellent survey]