World War II uniform with Ike jacket, overseas or garrison cap and khaki trousers
Entry/Object ID
1808
Description
World War II Army uniform with Ike jacket, overseas or garrison cap and khaki trousers with belt and clasp and grasp buckle. Ike jacket (1808a) has sergeant first class stripes on each sleeve, brass "US" devices on collar, "ruptured duck" or honorable discharge emblem above right pocket. Four overseas service stripes near left cuff. Handwritten inside below collar is "EDWARD L. PINE 35759157" Has five sided red, white and blue patch of the 12th Army Group on left shoulder. Pants (1808b) are cuffed and have button fly. Label inside says "J.C. PENNEY CO. Inc. TOP - N - BOTTOM Quality Price VAT DYED SHRINKAGE LESS THAN 1% SANFORIZED SHRUNK". Number handwritten inside on pocket "18674". Cap (1808c) has orange and white piping and number stencilled inside "K3607".
