#9775 • Tom Hanks Screen Worn "Forrest Gump" Costume

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Est. $60,000-$70,000 Tom Hanks Screen Worn "Forrest Gump" Complete Class A Military Uniform W/Wardrobe Tags, On Set Photos, Promotional Material & COA - This amazing outfit was worn by Tom Hanks as he portrayed "Forrest Gump" in the iconic 1994 feature film of the same name. This outfit is Hanks' complete Class A military uniform, which he wore in one of the most memorable scenes in the film, in which Forrest Gump gives a speech on his experience in Vietnam at the Washington Monument peace rally. Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film, and the film also won five other Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. The outfit includes an Army green wool blazer with gold buttons, size 42R, with a patch from the 9th Infantry Division, a sergeant rank chevron on each arm, an infantry blue shoulder cord on the right shoulder, a blue and silver enamel rifle infantry pin, a silver metal marksmanship pin, two rows of service ribbons, a name badge reading "Gump" and other badges; a pair of Army green wool trousers, size 34L; beige long sleeved Flying Cross dress shirt with black wool tie; an Army green dress hat with a black band and gold medallion, size 7 7/8, labeled "T. Hanks F. Gump #4"; army green wedge cap with badge, size 7 3/8; black leather Craddock-Terry military dress shoes, size 9.5, labeled "Tom Hanks SC# 47". All of the pieces have been labeled with tags for "Motion Picture Costume Co." and labeled "Tom Hanks F. Gump". This is an excellent investment piece, as Celebrity Memorabilia continues to rise in value faster and more steadily than any other asset class, due to the uniqueness and rarity of the items. This piece has been extremely well kept, and is in beautiful condition. The uniform will also come with wardrobe note tags, on set photos, a piece of promotional material from the film, and a certificate of authenticity. VIEW MORE PICTURES