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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa early 1950s United States Army European Constabulary "Ike" jacket. It is made of greenish-brown olive wool and displays German-made distinctive insignia for the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment as well as a Constabulary patch. There are also some armored cavalry officer collar discs on the jacket and the breast pocket has a ribbon and a medal with bars for RIFLE and SUB MACHINE GUN competency. It is labeled a Size 40R (please see measurements below).
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II era worn in early 1950s.
SIZE:
Size 40R: approximately 20" from armpit to armpit; 21-3/4" length from collar to hem (on reverse); 24" from shoulder seam to cuff; 18-1/2" between shoulders.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool, cotton lining, brass buttons, silk/bullion embroidered patch, enameled/plated brass, painted/plated brass, silk-wrapped metal ribbon with cellophane.
ATTACHMENT:
Buttons, snap at waistband, adjustable buckle tabs at waistband, tab with loop under lapel; insignia and badge have various attachments.
MARKINGS:
40R size label; Dated Jun 9, 1944 Herman O. Oritsky maker tag inside pocket.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army European Constabulary uniform collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEJX13 LAFEX3/14 SeAFEX1/15
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The jacket shows only some very light wear and there is some minor oxidation to one DI.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
