We sincerely appreciate the thousands of Ebayers we have had the pleasure of doing business with for over 20 years. PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image. PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE. Collectors ask me, where did you get so many hats and uniforms? I just like collecting and preserving our history for over 60 years. RARE WW II US ARMY AIR FORCE USAAF ETO 8th AIR FORCE 1st LIEUTENANT CHOCOLATE IKE JACKET. This has been hanging on a mannequin for many years. Tunic/Jacket Officer Label Size 38R Date 1944 Name None Tailor Label Attached Manufacture/Tailor Robert & John Ltd. Material & Color Chocolate fine wool Pockets Two sides in the front and one inside side Ribbons None Patches European made 8th Air Force on felt Medals None Wings Nicely aged sterling Amico, NY, thick wing Pilot pin back Cuffs No wear Sleeve Insignia World War US Army Air Service Lapel Insignia None Epaulets Insignia First Lieutenant sterling NS Meyer pin back Stitching Intact Markings None Buttons All attached and matching. Zipper N/A Inside Sleeve Opening Stitching Intact Inside Collar Intact Lining All intact Fading None Laundry Tag None Holes No holes and no stains N/A Not Applicable Please look over the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description. My passion is History, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on, and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve. Years later, I have realized just how exact his words were. It is important to me that the vintage items are preserved for years to come for History. This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won’t find any fading with any of my militaria items, a smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. You are responsible for those charges. About Us My passion is history. I have always and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years. I desire is to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector’s collections; where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection; he said to me. “You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy”. Years later I have realized just how true his words were. RARE WW II US ARMY AIR FORCE USAAF ETO 8th AIR FORCE 1st LT CHOCOLATE IKE JACKET. Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE , THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE. Robert & John Ltd. Two sides in the front and one inside side. Air Force on felt. Nicely aged sterling Amico, NY, thick wing Pilot pin back. World War US Army Air Service. First Lieutenant sterling NS Meyer pin back. All attached and matching. Inside Sleeve Opening Stitching. No holes and no stains. Please look over the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description. From my personal collection. My passion is history. I always have and still do read books on wars and reference books. I desire to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector’s collections, where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection, he said to me. You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy. Years later, I have realized just how true his words were. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. The item “RARE WW II US ARMY AIR FORCE USAAF ETO 8th AIR FORCE 1st LT CHOCOLATE IKE JACKET” is in sale since Sunday, February 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “shopmilitary” and is located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Australia.
- Region of Origin: United States
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)