US WW2 Army Officer’s Field “Ike” Jacket 2nd Div 3rd Army w/CIB 38R . UA323

$95.00

U.S. WW2 Army Officer’s Field “Ike” Jacket “. Wool O.D. Jacket has 3rd Army shoulder sleeve insignia on one sleeve and 2nd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia (patch) on the other sleeve. Also, has CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge) above front pocket. Has domed Infantry EM collar disk (later collar disk) and flat U.S. EM collar disk, left as is, however, these EM disks should not be on this jacket. Has single D.I. (Distinctive Insignia) 47th division on shoulder strap, also appears to be mis-matched, however this is how it came so left as is. Contract tag size marked 38R and also has Army Officer’s Jacket Regulation tag as well. Heavily worn with a lot of scattered moth nips. Could be used as restoration project with correct setup or for insignia.

Additional Notes: The Eisenhower jacket also known as “Ike” jacket, officially listed as the Jacket, Field, Wool, Olive Drab, is a type of waist length jacket developed for the US. Army during the later stages of WW2 and named after Dwight  Eisenhower. Intended to be worn on its own or as an insulating layer beneath the M-1943 Field Jacket and over the standard wool flannel shirt and wool sweater, it featured a pleated back, adjustable waist band, fly front buttons, bellows chest pockets, slash side pockets, and shoulder straps.

 

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Weight 54 oz
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 6 in

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