brigadepiron
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Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC)
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Post by brigadepiron on Jan 10, 2011 15:29:05 GMT -5
Hello,
I was wondering if someone could explain to me the variation in Ike jackets, which is correct for Korea and whether they were given out to other UN contingents.
Many thanks
BP
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Post by Mighty Mouse on Jan 11, 2011 17:08:33 GMT -5
Hello, I was wondering if someone could explain to me the variation in Ike jackets, which is correct for Korea and whether they were given out to other UN contingents. Many thanks BP Don't have access to either of my M1944 or M1949 Army version jackets to give you a list of the differences, but in my opinion, they're relatively minor and most relate to the fit of the garment. The M1949 Air Force version is identical to it's Army cousin but for color - it's blue. Either Army version is fine for Korea. Interestingly, the Air Force was only starting to distribute their Ike by the time Korea started, so it would not be out of the ordinary to find airmen wearing the Army version, at least initially. I've never seen evidence that the Ike was worn by any non-US service member in Korea. Possible? Yes - I just haven't seen it. - MM |
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brigadepiron
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Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC)
Posts: 145
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Post by brigadepiron on Jan 12, 2011 12:57:20 GMT -5
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Post by pilecap on Jan 30, 2011 0:43:17 GMT -5
I picked up an Ike jacket from At The Front and wore my WWII mustard shirt and khaki tie to an event. As far as I can tell, that's fine for an early KW impression. Shelby Stanton's book, US Army Uniforms of the Korean War has some Class A uniform info.
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Post by frank44 on Jun 12, 2011 14:34:22 GMT -5
As far as type of Ike jacket worn, there were design changes but QM would continue to issue the old style until stocks ran out, during a "wear-out period." So if you got the old style or new depended on what they had in your size at the reception center.
Collar brass was as I recall dependent on major command preference. The 4-disc configuration (2 on each lapel) persisted for a while, but by late 1952-early 1953, one on each upper lapel was prescribed (US on right, branch insignia on left lapel for unlisted). Officers stayed with more traditional brass insignia.
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Post by Hankpac on Oct 13, 2017 15:49:01 GMT -5
I have a nice Ike jacket with 2d and 7th ID patches, E-7 MSG stripes, appropriate ribbons, including NDSM, UN and Korea, as well as Presidential Unit Citation. Also has flat cap with blue cord and infantry and US enlisted brass. Can send photos, New condition. Pristine. Anybody interested?
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