Stony Posted August 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2013 I just acquired this nice 12th Armored 771st Tank Battalion ike today. It came with his pants, belt, dog tags and some paperwork. The armored patches are cool because they have dog tag chain around their borders. Probably a post war addition or after he was discharged, but either way, I've never seen this before. 12th Armored patch is off kilter, so I'm thinking he sewed these on after he was discharged as I'm sure some higher up would have rode him for it. I looked the guy up on the 12th Armored website and he was in Company B of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion. So far I haven't found anything for him in the 771st. Does anyone know if there is a site with a roster? Nice 771st patch. CIB, PH, GC, ETO w/2 battle stars & WWII ribbons. The patch above the MUC is something I've never seen. Does anyone know what it is? Copy of his bring back paperwork for a German camera and pistol (9.5mm ?). Of course the camera and pistol are long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted August 18, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2013 LOVE it! That is a beauty of a jacket. Congrats on your find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted August 18, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2013 WOW! Quite a group... Very nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooseandspoons Posted August 18, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2013 awesome ike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted August 18, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2013 Congrats! Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted August 18, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2013 unique--- very nice ike the way you want to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conway Posted August 18, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2013 Think the patch above the MUC is a Free French Armor unit - I've seen it before - might be wrong but that's how I remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 18, 2013 Think the patch above the MUC is a Free French Armor unit - I've seen it before - might be wrong but that's how I remember it. I believe you are correct as I just looked up the French 2nd Amored Division and they were attached to the 12th AD in 1945 towards the end of the war. I also talked to a guy I know that's heavy into patches and he agreed with your assessment. This patch was probably sewn on by the owner of the Ike after the war and I'm guessing they traded patches at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted August 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2013 Beautiful jacket.The 12th AD 'Hell Cats' patch is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky976 Posted August 18, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2013 wooow a really nice find ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted August 18, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2013 That's a top shelf ike jacket! Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 18, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2013 Ticks all of the boxes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted August 18, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2013 Nice double patched 12th AD Ike! Love it! I have it's brother, but 12th and 1st AD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted August 18, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2013 That's a Beautiful Ike Jacket you got there Double Patched Very Nice Indeed its a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 18, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2013 The patch on the lower right sleeve is the French 1st Army. Super jacket and to have a preliminary ID to the unit is icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted August 18, 2013 Share #16 Posted August 18, 2013 That Ike is a stunner......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted August 19, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 19, 2013 Wonder what the "French Connection" is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted August 21, 2013 Wonder what the "French Connection" is ? Gene Hackman might know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsystem4 Posted August 21, 2013 Share #19 Posted August 21, 2013 Gene Hackman might know. Boo Fantastic Ike jacket though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted August 21, 2013 Share #20 Posted August 21, 2013 From what I can find it seems to have something to do with the Colmar Pocket.It looks like they may have fought together.Can't find anything where either one was attaches/assigned to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted August 21, 2013 Share #21 Posted August 21, 2013 Great jacket! The connection with the French unit could be the veteran's uniform is a tecnical, or it could be a radio operator, translator or observer who spoke French to help cooperation between the French and American armies in a particular event or place. The patch represents an honorary soldier. Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul70 Posted August 21, 2013 Share #22 Posted August 21, 2013 Is the shooting badge Pin back or clutchback? It looks like there are ribbon pin holes for an actual ribbon bar. Could we get better pics of the ribbons? Everything else looks A-ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted August 21, 2013 Is the shooting badge Pin back or clutchback? It looks like there are ribbon pin holes for an actual ribbon bar. Could we get better pics of the ribbons? Everything else looks A-ok. I would send you additional pictures, but the Ike is on its way to a new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now