Name/Title
World War II U.S. Army Field JacketEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.198Description
An olive drab "Ike jacket" that buttons up in the center, featuring a collar, two breast pockets with button-down flaps, two buckles around the waist for size adjustment, and buttons at the end of the sleeves to keep them closed. There are matching Sergeant First Class insignia patches on each arm, consisting of navy background and three gold triangles angling up and two lines at the bottom. There is an insignia patch for the 97th Infantry Division on the right arm, featuring a white, three-pronged trident on a blue background edged in white. An Honorable Discharge Patch, consisting of a golden eagle inside a golden circle, is above the right breast pocket.Collection
History Collection, Carlisle CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
JacketClothing Sex
MaleSize
40RTextile Details
Fabric
Worsted WoolMaterial
WoolColor
Olive, Brown, Navy, Blue, White, Gold, BlackMade/Created
Date made
circa 1944Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1007BDimensions
Width
41-1/2 inLength
27 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while jacket is lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Frederick Burch Carlisle, Jr.Notes
Owner/DonorProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Fred Carlisle, Jr.Owner/Agent
Frederick Burch Carlisle, Jr.Acquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jan 31, 1995
