Deutsched out Ike, zipper, patch, ribbons

[a2jacketpatches]

There was talk about customized jackets recently where Foster and I mentioned zippers in Ike jackets, think it was the mis-ID'd B-9 Parka. Anyway, found a perfect example this morning with overseas cap and tie for 25 bucks. Great European Command velvet, bullion, and embroidered patch on it along with embroidered ribbons.

 

[ausreenactor]

That's looking like a 50s pattern to me. Late Korean War chevrons.. Is the back a two piece?

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Yeah? I thought the rounded waist tab was WW2 for sure. Guess not, here's the two piece back.

 

[ausreenactor]

I think the ribbon bar would be the $25 on its own in my opinion, with the SSI worth up to double that. Great get!

 

[foster]

It is WWII pattern, the 1950's ones didn't have a buttoned cuff (just straight sleeve like the earlier 4-pocket tunics).

Cool find!

 

[ausreenactor]

It is WWII pattern, the 1950's ones didn't have a buttoned cuff (just straight sleeve like the earlier 4-pocket tunics).

Cool find!

WWII pattern have waist cinch buckles. Unless they are well hidden in the pics..

 

[ausreenactor]

You can see a bit of an outline where it looks like they have been removed... Two piece back and the cuffs say it all.. Good get for the price..

 

[watchmanjimg]

Excellent example of either an M1944 or MQ-1 Ike worn in postwar Germany. The National Defense Service Medal (not created until April 1953) and the embroidered OD-on-blue chevrons suggest mid-1950s to me. Typically these are labeled in the inner pocket. Anything there?