Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2012 I picked this M-1951 jacket up this morning. I have owned several M-1951 jackets over the years, but this is the only one that is fully patched. Got the 7th Army patch on the sleeve and a 6th Armored Cav Regiment patch on the pocket. Interestingly, it has a green and yellow name tape. From what I understand, the yellow tapes signified Cavalry. I have had similar uniforms from this time period that had red name tapes and was told that indicated Artillery. Size of the jacket is Regular Medium. Can anyone put a specefic date as to when this would have been used? I'm thinking mid to late 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted May 26, 2012 SSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2012 Pocket patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted May 26, 2012 Name tape in yellow and green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2012 Neck markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 26, 2012 Inside bottom markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 26, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 26, 2012 Yes but not after 1957, it was then the unit was transferred back to America, and stationed at Knox, the unit was inactivated in 1963 at Knox ( It was reactivated again in 1967 at Meade), the color of the tape was the new branch color of both Armor and Cavalry units starting in sometime in theearly 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted May 26, 2012 Yes but not after 1957, it was then the unit was transferred back to America, and stationed at Knox, the unit was inactivated in 1963 at Knox ( It was reactivated again in 1967 at Meade), the color of the tape was the new branch color of both Armor and Cavalry units starting in sometime in theearly 50s. Thanks very much, Patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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