Spring Militaria, Art, Rock Music Auction
Lot 70:
Description
An exceptional and well-insignia’d 1944-dated Enlisted Man’s Ike jacket, featuring theater-worn shoulder patches for both the 1st Infantry Division and 9th Armored Division. The jacket is adorned with matching theater-made 16th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Insignia (DI’s) on the collars, Infantry branch brass, Sergeant’s chevrons, and green felt Command/Squad Leader tabs on each sleeve—adding strong combat authenticity.The left chest showcases a bullion Combat Infantry Badge, likely German-made, along with a three-place ribbon bar for the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with star. A French Fourragère lanyard is also draped over the left shoulder, adding to the set’s visual appeal and historical weight.Included is the matching EM wool shirt, which mirrors the insignia configuration, and features a stunning English-made wool 1st Infantry Division patch on the right shoulder and sergeant stripes. The shirt also bears a partial service number, offering solid research potential.An outstanding, combat-theater ensemble, in excellent condition, with all the hallmarks of a well-decorated and field-worn infantry NCO. A standout for any serious WWII U.S. Army or First Division collection.
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