Eisenhower Jacket Owned by Private First Class B. Gowie, 82nd Airborne Division

Description:

Eisenhower Jacket Owned by Private First Class B. Gowie, 82nd Airborne Division, c. 1944-45, olive drab wool jacket body, 82nd Airborne Division "All American" patch on the left sleeve, private first class stripes, campaign ribbons, parachute wings, and a combat infantry badge on the left breast, Infantry and U.S. collar discs on the lapels.

Note: Gowie participated in the Sicily invasion, Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and in Central Europe.
Estimate $200-300

In overall very good condition with some wear on the label and a few small moth nips.


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