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There are many different types of Ike jackets around. Some troopers had the Class A jackets cut down
and tailored into an Ike style jacket. There are also British,Australian,German,Italian and other jackets that were made while
in country of during occupation.
| Modified Ike style jacket. |
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| This jacket is named to "Clark" of the 508th PIR. Snaps and a zipper were added in place of buttons. |
| Clark's Ike jacket. |
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| Notice the 508th patch on the left shoulder! The pockets have been sewn down as well. |
| An un-named Officers Ike style jacket. |
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| Same jacket as above. |
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| Notice the Lanyard and Fourregere. |
| 101st Airborne Glider trooper's Ike. |
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| Same jacket as above. |
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| Note the "Ruptured Duck"on the wearers right chest. |
| 101st SSI from the above Ike jacket. |
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| Some troopers had the SSI cross-stitched on the uniform. I love this style of stitching! |
| Nice 101st Class A jacket. |
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| These were worn by troopers before the Ike jacket came into fashion. |
| An 82nd Airborne's Officers summer service jacket. |
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| Also has a 13th Airborne SSI on the right shoulder. |
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