Hell on Wheels IKE Jackets

[Johan Willaert]

Unidentified Jacket from a member of the 67th Armored Regt

 

 

IKE Jacket worn by Leo KASTL of the 41 Armored Infantry Regt. He went thru all campaigns with tAnti Tank Platoon of the 41AIR.

 

 

Enjoy,

 

Johan

[Jim Baker]

Johan,

 

One to go with yours...... 41st AIR.

[Johan Willaert]

Nice jacket, Jim!

 

Do the DI's have the motto?

[Jim Baker]

Nice jacket, Jim!

 

Do the DI's have the motto?

 

 

Yes Sir, they do. I wrangled this one away from a member here, so you have seen it before I think.

 

BTW, you have some very nice Ike's. I'm enjoying your threads very much. I really like the 67th. I tried to pick one up off eBay not long ago but got beat out. Thank you for sharing these.

[Johan Willaert]

Thanks Jim,

 

Do you know when the DI's with motto were introduced?

[Jim Baker]

Thanks Jim,

 

Do you know when the DI's with motto were introduced?

 

It seems like I was told once, but don't remember.

 

I also have one without the motto that came with the jacket.

[DM1975]

I like that jacket alot. If you ever get ready to sell it let me know. I went to war twice with the 41st Infantry Regiment so it holds a special place with me. Straight and Stalwart.

[Dave]

Here's one I once owned. It came out of an estate sale. The fun part was the extra insignia - I think I got just as much out of the spare insignia bits than I did the Ike... go figure!

[Dave]

And a four pocket this time. I thought they had phased out all the four pockets by the time they returned home, but I guess not.

[Dave]

Just found pics of another (forgot about this one!)

[Jim Baker]

Dave,

 

Are all of these gone now??

 

I noticed the one in post 8 looks like it has an air medal?? Is that right??

 

Damn nice jackets!!

[Johan Willaert]

Artillery Officers that worked as Forawrd Observers from the Piper Aircraft were eligable for an AM when appropriate...

 

I have a uniform from a Lt of the 283rd FA, with an AM too...

[mireks]

Hello guys,

well, it is not just Ike jacket, but I am sure it is nice enough to present it here. Nice named officers tunic and breeches both made by Luxenberg, WWI and WWII service, 2nd AD patch on felt, early style of armored colar devices

 

Mirek

[Jim Baker]

Mireks,

 

THAT is one sweet jacket!! VERY nice.

 

If it ever needs a new home........

[mireks]

Hello Jim,

I can see, you are from Lakewood CO. I am often travelling to Denver and visiting my friends collecting USAAF stuff and preserving the WWI collection at Platteville airfield.

I was there in February and will be there in June or July again. Is it possible to visit you and see your collection?

 

Mirek

[Jim Baker]

Hello Jim,

I can see, you are from Lakewood CO. I am often travelling to Denver and visiting my friends collecting USAAF stuff and preserving the WWI collection at Platteville airfield.

I was there in February and will be there in June or July again. Is it possible to visit you and see your collection?

 

Mirek

 

My collection can be viewed in about one photograph!! Not much here really, but if you wish to see it, you are welcome.

 

That group in Platteville, are those some of the guys from Wings Over the Rockies? Do they have a repro Focker Tri-plane? If so, do you know Stephen Lawson? He was big into that group for a while.

[36-tex]

My 2nd AD Ike; Korean Era!

[36-tex]

Other side of Korean Ike and patch

[36-tex]

Korean era fatigue shirt, different person than Ike owner. German made 2nd patch? It has a lime green border.

[Jim Baker]

Tex,

 

Nice jacket. There are a lot of nice Ike's here.

[Bob M]

Maybe an strange question, but does anyhave have, or knows where it is, the Jacket of Kenneth A. Little? He was in de 2nd. Armored Division, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment. ASN: 36786076

 

Bob

[Jim Baker]

I forgot about this thread.

 

Here's a new one....

[Jim Baker]

I've been looking over the Ike I posted above and have a few questions.

 

Are the decorations on this Ike consistent with an infantryman of the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment?

 

The arrowhead is OK, but I couldn't find anything on the 3 Presidential Unit Citations? I have one 41st Ike with a PUC, but no OLC on it. My other Ike does not have the Belgian Fourragère, but from what I have read, it was awarded to the 41st.

 

And, would he not have been awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge??

 

Thanks for any assistance.

[DM1975]

I can say this, I was in the 41st Infantry Regement and we were only authorized 2 PUC's IIRC...

[Guest Photographer]

WOW guys... I really really like the WWII tunics.... Makes me feel small with my collection.