The “touch of Delco” can be found in film classics Titanic and Taps and in just about every military officer’s uniform worldwide, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.

Anthony D’Alessandro of Ridley Park is the owner of Accent Uniforms, Inc. in Eddystone. His company made the double-breasted custom uniform that Bernard Hill wore as ship captain, E.J. Smith, in 1997’s Titanic and dressed George C. Scott as a general in the 1981 drama Taps.

Accent Uniforms makes and supplies officer uniforms for the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, and Coast Guard.

According to D’Alessandro, about 95 percent of all officers’ uniforms, in all branches of the military, are made right there in his Delaware County plant.

The company also produces uniforms for Virginia Military Academy, Valley Forge Military Academy, and many others.

“I enjoy the business or I wouldn’t still be here,” said D’Alessandro, 79. “It’s in my heart and in my blood. Next year will mark our 50th year, one half of a century, in business.”

Read more about Anthony D’Alessandro and Accent Uniforms in the Daily Times here.

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