WWII Ike Jacket of the 82nd Airborne Division

200,00 €

Nice wool Ike jacket, of American manufacture and dated April 18, 1945.

The inside label indicates manufacture by Jersey Coat Co., Inc., size 36R, according to the Pattern dated 5/10/44.

The left sleeve features the insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division, accompanied by its AIRBORNE tab. Both insignia are hand-sewn and are original to the jacket. Clear traces of a former Airborne oval can also be seen.

The jacket retains its US and Infantry collar discs.

All buttons are present.

Condition: Good overall condition, with the wool and inner lining well preserved. A few small moth nips are present on the right sleeve, as well as a few isolated minor moth nips elsewhere on the jacket, none of which are significant.