DONOR WAS MACHINE GUNNER DURING WW2/SERVED FROM 1943-1946/BORN IN 1910
Collection
WORLD WAR II
Made/Created
Notes
Date: 1941-1945
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Jacket
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Main Garments
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Wool
Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent
Research Notes
Notes
This is likely a U.S. Army Model 1944 Field Jacket. Worn in the final years of World War II, this jacket was made from wool and designed to be worn both in combat and as a dress uniform. It was created under the direction of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, which earned it the popular nickname of the "Eisenhower jacket" or "Ike jacket." It was inspired by the "Battle Dress" of the British Army, which offered more practicality and freedom of movement than the existing U.S. Army uniforms.
