Name/Title
Military uniformDescription
Olive WWII Army wool field jacket, AKA Ike or Eisenhower jacket with 5 brown buttons down the front, a button on each of the 2 epaulets, a snap closure at bottom hem. There is a U.S. pin on right collar. The left collar has disk of shell and flame, indicating Army Ordinance. On the left breast pocket flap is a gold metal with an eagle standing on a book. This is an award for 3 continuous years of active service or 1 year of wartime service. Reverse side is a 5 point star and scroll encircled by a wreath and is an award for good conduct. The other medal on this flap is an award for active duty during war time. Above left pocket is a small ribbon with star, another ribbon is victory medal for service in a particular battle or campaign, and the longer ribbon indicates participation in multiple campaigns. The left sleeve patch is a blue 71 on a white circle with red border and is for the 71st Infantry Division , which saw combat I France and Germany. The 3 striped chevron indicates sergeant rank and lower on the sleeve are 3 gold bars, denoting 1 1/2 years of overseas duty. The right sleeve patch is for the 10 th Armored Division. The patch over the right breast pocket is the fractured duck, for honorable discharge.Collection
Found In CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Military uniform, Uniform jacket.Clothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Material
WoolColor
Cream, OliveCreate Date
September 3, 2025Update Date
September 19, 2025
