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Vtg WWII/1946 US Army Military Police MP Ike Jacket Uniform Grouping CIB Pants Hat
Item Specifics
• Conflict: WWII (1939-1945) / Immediate Post-War Occupation
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Militaria
• Region of Origin: United States
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Component Type: Complete Uniform Grouping (Jacket, Trousers, Cap, Web Belt)
Item Description
Up for sale is a beautifully preserved, historically accurate U.S. Army Military Police (MP) Enlisted Uniform Grouping dating from the late-WWII to immediate post-war occupation era (circa 1944–1946). This uniform tells a clear story of a frontline Combat Infantryman who transitioned to Military Police duty during the post-war occupation of the Pacific theater.
This is a complete 4-piece grouping including the M1944 "Ike" Field Jacket, Wool Serge Trousers, Branch-Piped Garrison Cap, and an original O.D. Web Belt with a brass buckle.
1. M1944 Wool Field Jacket ("Ike" Jacket)
• Official Label: Jacket, Field, Wool, OD
• Size Tag: 36R (36 Regular)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The interior satin/rayon lining is remarkably clean and intact. White instruction label is fully legible.
• Insignia & Awards Featured:
• Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB): Authentic silver rifle with oak wreath on a blue background.
• Presidential Unit Citation Bar: Blue ribbon enclosed in a gold frame.
• Right Shoulder Patch: U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) theater patch (Blue shield with white arrow/stars).
• Left Shoulder Patch: Army Service Forces (ASF) patch.
• Collar Discs: Enlisted "U.S." disc (Right) and a Military Police crossed flintlock pistols disc (Left).
• Rank: Private Regular (E-2) wool felt chevrons on both sleeves.
• Left Cuff: 2 Gold Overseas Service Bars (denoting 12 total months of overseas combat theater service).
• Right Cuff: 1 Meritorious Unit Commendation patch on the lower right cuff.
• 6-Ribbon Rack: Includes the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Occupation Medal.
2. Wool Serge Field Trousers
• Official Size Stamp: W28 x L31 (28" Waist, 31" Inseam)
• Official Pocket Stamp: Trousers, Field, Wool Serge O.D. 33, 18 OZ. (Phila. Q.M.D.)
• Dates: Pattern Date 12-20-45 / Issued 4-30-46 (Perfect match for the Army Occupation ribbon).
• Features: Traditional heavy 100% wool construction with an authentic button fly.
• Condition: Clean vintage condition. Includes a very tiny, minor pinhole just below the button fly seam (common for vintage wool). Includes an original olive drab web belt with a brass buckle.
3. Enlisted Garrison Cap (Side Cap)
• Manufacturer Tag: Funk Bros. Hat & Cap Co. (Dated April 30, 1943 / Phila. Q.M. Depot).
• Size: 7 ¼ (Highly desirable, larger vintage size).
• Piping: Distinct green and gold braided piping, officially designating the Military Police branch of service.
• Condition: Excellent, with the original paper Quartermaster inspector tag still completely intact on the interior fold.
Condition Disclaimer
This grouping is in exceptional, collector-grade vintage condition. No significant staining, heavy mothing, or lining shredding is present.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition and details. Items are sold as-is. Perfect for display, militaria collectors, or historical reenactors.
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