Offered for sale is a remarkably well-preserved M1944 "Ike" Field Jacket belonging to Captain John Skirving of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. This is a complete "combat-decorated" uniform grouping that includes rare personal provenance found within the pockets.
Uniform Details:
- Rank: Silver-toned Captain’s bars (double bars) on shoulder epaulets.
- Branch: Dual gold-toned Medical Corps Caduceus lapel insignias.
- Unit: Vibrant Army Service Forces (ASF) shoulder sleeve insignia.
- Patches: Features two Meritorious Unit Commendation patches on the lower sleeve (one featuring the numeral "2").
- Ribbon Bar: A four-ribbon rack including:
- Army Commendation Ribbon
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign (with one Bronze Service Star)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The wool is clean with no significant moth damage, holes, or staining visible. All original buttons and internal snaps are present and functional.
Provenance & Ephemera:
This jacket is "named" in two places: written in ink on the interior collar (J. Skirving MC) and confirmed by the included Southern Pacific Railroad Ticket.
- The Ticket: Dated September 26, 1946, for "Capt. & Mrs. John Skirving" leaving Union Station.
- Business Card: A vintage card for "Ellis H. Sprinkle - Private Investigator" based in Eugene, Oregon, found with the jacket.
Specifications:
- Size: Tagged as a 40 (Standard Medium).
- Material: Olive Drab (OD) wool.
Shipping & Handling:
- Item will be packed securely to preserve the integrity of the wool and the fragile paper documents.
- Ships via [Your Preferred Service] with tracking and insurance.
Collector's Note: Named uniforms with specific travel dates and personal ephemera are increasingly difficult to find. This set offers a fantastic opportunity for genealogical research or for a dedicated WWII medical collection.