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NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker (Post 234149)
Not to disagree, but these BDUs were summer weight, notice the straight on pockets, not jungle fatigues.

1981 we started to get winter weights a yr or so later these.

I wore these until I retired in 2000 (1980-2000, active army. Multiple locations)

Ed
No, the jacket is not considered a jungle fatigues. We had all green in Nam with slanted pockets, 1st model and 2nd model and the only camo we could get our hands on in the LRRPS and later, the Rangers, was the South Vietnamese Tiger fatigues. That showing was our first addition into the camoflage pattern uniform and it is considered summer weight as in "Ripstop" material. The later version you are talking about was of heavier material.

I retired in 85 and I was wearing the heavier weight BDUs as you were, same camo pattern.

cirelaw 05-19-2013 07:23 PM
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I found 4 more and one don't know!

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by postino (Post 234152)
No, I don't have the slant-pocket green field jacket, but I still have my button tab snap pocket olive drab field jacket from 1970... :D

The Corps did not issue field jackets to individuals; they were unit issue. When I checked into Schools Battalion at Camp Pendleton in '70, they issued me this...When I checked out to my first duty station, I had to turn this in...the Supply L/CPL asked me if I wanted to buy a brand new in-the-wrapper field jacket (Velcro!) for $20...I said, "Sure!", and he threw in the old jacket...("I'm just going to throw it out, take it!")... :D

This one has been in the back of my Corvette since '98...
That one is worth a few bucks, notice the collar, pointed, not rounded, WWII style, M-44, I think, M-65 is what replaced it.. I was issued one when I went in and followed up getting two more before they were issued out. In that shape, I'd say it's worth 150-200 bucks. WWII and Korean re-enactors would pay good for it, especially if it's a bigger than nromal size.

cirelaw 05-19-2013 07:40 PM
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2 perfectly pressed!

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cirelaw (Post 234151)
I found 4 more and one don't know!
Sgt, Class A , WWII and Korea
Officer, Aircorps WWII
Officer, Aircorps, summer dress, WWII
Officer, Aircorps WWII,

WWII Ike Jacket, Tech Sgt, two years in combat and a three year hashmark.

I'll get back with you on the unit patches or you could go to www.military-graphics.com and see almost every unit that ever existed.

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cirelaw (Post 234155)
2 perfectly pressed!
Army Pvt E-2 dress shirt, replace the brown poplin.

Marine Corps Cpl shirt that could be worn without a coat and just dress slacks.

cirelaw 05-19-2013 07:50 PM
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last one!

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 07:51 PM
Anti-Aircraft Command..................

http://antiaircraft.org/

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cirelaw (Post 234158)
last one!
Korean War, 4th Army

cirelaw 05-19-2013 08:03 PM
You and Ed know your stuff! TKS!~~~Eric

RichSr 05-19-2013 09:25 PM
The rank on the uniform identified as an Ike jacket is that of a Technician Fourth Grade (T/4) which was equivalent to a sergeant (three stripes,no rockers). An E-5 in todays Army

CAP Black 05-19-2013 10:15 PM
I could usw a WWII 101 Airborne Army dress uniform jacket for a special memorial display in our local museum to honor a soldier that received the DSC - if anyone has one.
thanks
Jack

cirelaw 05-19-2013 10:35 PM
Can you post one. Some one may have one and don't know it!!!! ~~~Eric

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CAP Black (Post 234167)
I could usw a WWII 101 Airborne Army dress uniform jacket for a special memorial display in our local museum to honor a soldier that received the DSC - if anyone has one.
thanks
Jack
Finding one from a vet is your best bet but they are far and few between now a days and collectors of 101st and 82nd memorabilia pay big bucks for a WWII airborne vet's stuff. A jump helmet with liner, fixed bales, goes for over 2000 bucks today and sometimes more if it's from the right unit.

If I were you, I'd have your museum director contact the head of the 101st Airborned Div Association with your request. I wouldn't do it personally, having the request from the museum director would make it more official.

NoncomRetired 05-19-2013 10:46 PM
You can put together an M42 jump jacket, trousers and gear, good stuff that re-enactors use for under $500.00. You'll never find an original M42 jump jacket cheap..................

skeeter4206 05-20-2013 03:56 AM
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I found 4 more and one don't know
!

Looking through my old grandpa's pictures, I have a picture of him with my grandma I think just before he was sent over seas during WWII. It looks just like the first jacket you were showing. The patch on the shoulders are the 8th air force insignia.

I also still have his old IKE style jacket that he brought back from over seas. He took all the patches off and saved them. For what reason I dont know.

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skeeter4206 05-20-2013 04:07 AM
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Looking at the old flight suit with the 8th air force patch on the sleeve made me remember a survival vest I have. Its got the 8th air force insignia on it. It is missing all the supplies that go in the pockets, but its still pretty cool. Even got a spot for your trusty old 45.

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cirelaw 05-20-2013 07:43 AM
WOW !!!!!! A real Treasure!

cirelaw 05-20-2013 08:08 AM
My Father Served Time On The Thorn
 
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Can you ID the patch!

NoncomRetired 05-20-2013 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by cirelaw (Post 234185)
Can you ID the patch!
Petty Officer 1st Class, ship's cook, post WWII

The beret is nothing, never knew the anchor clankers to wear a beret.


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