1957 Army OD Ike jacket

[Bob Hudson]

We've had a few mentions of these over the years: the last of the WWII-style US Army Ike jackets. I say "WWII" style even though this is the "M-1950" model. It was made in May 1957 and when I saw it in the thrift store I did a double take as i always think of these as having been phased out not long after the Korean War.

 

 

 

[OD MAN]

I have a photo of my grandfather wearing an Ike jacket circa 1957/58.

 

 

 

 

 

Justin

[elbertson]

Just short of 8 months before the 30 Dec. 1957 dated AG44 jacket I was issued in basics...sure wished that the army I joined still had Ikes.

[Wailuna]

...this is the "M-1950" model. It was made in May 1957 and when I saw it in the thrift store I did a double take as i always think of these as having been phased out not long after the Korean War...

Olive-drab uniforms were phased out for officers in 1959 (except National Guard officers and warrant officers "when in formation with troops"). The OD 33 jacket (M-1950 pictured here) was authorized for wear by enlisted men, any component, until October 1, 1960: