BROBS Posted July 26, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2014 Bought this from a dealer in CA who bought it directly from the 95 year old veteran. Apparently the man didn't want to talk about his service, but was willing to sell this jacket. Not sure what is up with the discs/ribbon bars? Maybe he had it cleaned and then just stuck everything on it? Maybe kids played with it? Regardless all the stuff is original and "rearrange-able". I am very excited about this find.. as I have a PH/Jacket/etc grouping to a 7th Cav man from my home town. So this will complement it perfectly. The dealer gave the man his number and the man said he would call if he found "the rest of his stuff"... so who knows? Anyways.. just wanted to share this little gem. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BROBS Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 26, 2014 Anyone know why the pockets on this have no pleats and flat flaps? Converted 4-pocket.. right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul70 Posted July 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 26, 2014 It Is a cut down four pocket. Actually I like when I see period bars pinned all over it. To me it shows a family member unfamiliar with the military took out the box of pins etc. and just started pinning stuff on. A faker would at least try to make it look right. Most likely straight from the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 26, 2014 It literally was straight from the vet. I have the man's name.. J_o_h_n Q_u_i_v_e_r_s from California... still alive at 95. So born in 1918 or 1919. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted July 26, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 26, 2014 WOW! That's a stunning cut-down I like the stitching on the patches. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks! The invasion arrowhead wasn't authorized on the Philippine ribbon... was it? -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted July 26, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 26, 2014 Flip the bottom ribbon bar. Flip the next one up from bottom. Remove all the rest as they are redundant. Shift the U.S. from one of the pockets to replace on the collar, and remove the other. When you are finished, you will have a very nice named cut-down four pocket with an interesting history. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted July 26, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 26, 2014 Thats a nice jacket! I like the stitching on the patches, and love the Infantry disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted July 26, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 26, 2014 Good one Brian, I remember your PH set from the get together a time back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted July 26, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 26, 2014 The 1st Cav patch is most likely Japanese-made. Once you straighten-out all the insignia and ribbon mixing, you'll have a great jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEUSA11B Posted July 27, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 27, 2014 That is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted July 27, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 27, 2014 If I were you, I wouldn't wait to contact him about other items.....do it ASAP. If nothing else, try to get a copy of his discharge and a photo. You could offer the seller a cut if you get anything else noteworthy....but the man is 95. If you wait too long, the opportunity will be lost. FWIW...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z19 Posted July 28, 2014 Share #16 Posted July 28, 2014 Neat jacket...I missed it by a few minutes and it was a heck of a deal as well!!! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lytec Posted July 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted July 28, 2014 Great jacket. As others have said the stitching is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySoldier Posted July 28, 2014 Share #18 Posted July 28, 2014 Really nice looking jacket !!!! It looks like someone just stuck all the extra ribbon bars on there. It would be great if you could get a copy of his discharge and then you could verify his awards, etc. and apply them correctly (as some are out of order, turned around and so forth. CIB should be on top.) Maybe you could get a picture of him in it! That would be neat. Seems he saw a lot of action. Congratulations !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted July 28, 2014 Neat jacket...I missed it by a few minutes and it was a heck of a deal as well!!! Congrats!! Thanks guys... I was lucky to be on and browsing right as he posted it. I had to do a double take at the price. I will ask the seller if he can get anymore info.. but it sounds like the guy wasn't too keen on talking or sharing much, just selling the jacket. We'll see! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrail Posted July 28, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 28, 2014 Very kool custom piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted August 1, 2014 Share #21 Posted August 1, 2014 Great looking Ike jacket!!! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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