Original US WWII Ike Jacket Size 36R With Rare Red Ball Express Patch & Cap-
This WWII Ike Jacket, dated 1944 and size 36R, includes a selection of patches and insignia. The jacket has minimal signs of wear with a few small holes and light discoloration spots, but remains in excellent condition overall.
Details:
Left Sleeve: Features a Communications Zone ETO patch, a Tech Sgt rank insignia, and Overseas Service Bars.
Right Sleeve: Includes a 1st Army patch along with a Rare Red Ball Express Driver TC MTS patch, representing the priority and urgency of deliveries to the front lines for the Transportation Corps and Motor Transport Service.
Collar & Chest:
Right Collar: Displays a Enlisted Mans Quartermaster Pin and U.S. Collar Pin.
Right Chest: Honorable Discharge Ruptured Duck patch above the pocket.
Left Chest: Includes an American Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, and a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with five service stars.
Garrison Cap: Size 7, showing light wear, especially on the sweatband and minor mothing in one corner. Likely a Cavalry cap, and original to the set.
This uniform set is a remarkable find, offering historical collectors a rare glimpse into WWII military service.
