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Gorgeous.I have only one piece of my WWII uniform and it is special. The "Battle Jacket". It was made by a tailor in London and cost me $75. The red satin lining was the 303rdbg color. It was not accepted as part of the Class A Uniform Until near the end of the war when so many brought them back to the States. However, we wore them while in the UK. It was an optional item and not many purchased them. I only weighed 145 pounds then. When I put in on now there is a 6 inch gap down the front.View attachment 487684
No, I think the "Ike Jacket" was government issue. They do look alike.Great that you still have it Bill.
Is that the one sometimes known as the 'Ike jacket' ?
Great that you still have it Bill.
Is that the one sometimes known as the 'Ike jacket' ?
I plan to.Very nice! Keep that in the family.
Sorry I don't remember. No marking in the jacket.$ 75 were a tremendous amount of money in those days!
Made in a world famous tailoring firm in Savile Row?
I was proud to be a part of the Military service during WWII. That pride continues today.Impeccable and invaluable piece of history.
I bet wearing that uniform in public must have made you feel very proud.
Thank you so much for sharing Bill.
Cheers
Thar could very well be.I believe that kind of jacket was used by the RAF. I suppose that the USAAF adopted it informally.
I was proud to be a part of the Military service during WWII. That pride continues today.
Great that you still have it Bill.
Is that the one sometimes known as the 'Ike jacket' ?
Very similar without the red satin lining.