Anorak
Member
Hey guys, I purchased this lot of military clothing. The primary reason I purchased it was for what I thought was a Winter Combat Jacket. However, as you can see in the photos the pockets do not match those of the 1st or 2nd model Winter Combat Jacket. While this could be a repro, as I have seen some with pockets that are closer to the waist band, I am inclined to believe it is not, however this could just be wishful thinking.
The jacket has a clear musty smell to it. The collar and and neck band are quite loose and the material feels a bit delicate. The jacket while over all in good shape, has lots of scuff marks from heavy use. This lot also came with what I believe is an original tanker bib, pictures included. It, besides for one or two zippers having been changed, is in insanely good shape. Additionally, all of the other items in the lot appear to me to be WW2 period correct. Multiple pairs of the pants and shirts are named. The most interesting named item is a pair of pants with the name E. Brooke Lee Jr. Doing a quick search, I believe these could have belonged to Capt. Edward B. Lee Jr. who was part of the 326th Glider Infantry Regiment. I know that other items being from the correct period does not validate that the Winter Combat Jacket in question is from WW2, but perhaps minimally supports it being so. The jacket, also has the outline of where its tags used to be.
If I had to take a guess, I would say it is private purchase jacket, however I defer to the the experts. Thank you for the help!
The jacket has a clear musty smell to it. The collar and and neck band are quite loose and the material feels a bit delicate. The jacket while over all in good shape, has lots of scuff marks from heavy use. This lot also came with what I believe is an original tanker bib, pictures included. It, besides for one or two zippers having been changed, is in insanely good shape. Additionally, all of the other items in the lot appear to me to be WW2 period correct. Multiple pairs of the pants and shirts are named. The most interesting named item is a pair of pants with the name E. Brooke Lee Jr. Doing a quick search, I believe these could have belonged to Capt. Edward B. Lee Jr. who was part of the 326th Glider Infantry Regiment. I know that other items being from the correct period does not validate that the Winter Combat Jacket in question is from WW2, but perhaps minimally supports it being so. The jacket, also has the outline of where its tags used to be.
If I had to take a guess, I would say it is private purchase jacket, however I defer to the the experts. Thank you for the help!
