ww2vault Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share #26 Posted October 17, 2008 Update: I have a pair of Tech Sergeant chevrons and a 5th AAF patch in the mail and on their way. I also found what I think is some vintage thread so once the patches arrive I will try my hand at sewing them on. Once I do so, I will post pictures of the jacket before and after so you guys can get a better idea. Stay tuned! - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpw_42 Posted October 17, 2008 Share #27 Posted October 17, 2008 Update: I have a pair of Tech Sergeant chevrons and a 5th AAF patch in the mail and on their way. I also found what I think is some vintage thread so once the patches arrive I will try my hand at sewing them on. Once I do so, I will post pictures of the jacket before and after so you guys can get a better idea. Stay tuned! - Jeff Another option is to get a GI sewing kit (or "housewife"), if you're going to do it by hand. A bit more expensive, but then you KNOW it's legit thread. Good luck! Thrasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2vault Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share #28 Posted November 21, 2008 Hi, Well after a long enough wait, I finally have the tech sergeant chevrons and 5th AAF patch. All I need now is the thread and collar disc's. Here is a photo I took with the patches on the uniform, pinned on of course! - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted November 21, 2008 Share #29 Posted November 21, 2008 Wow Jeff,Looks like your defintiyl on the right path,this should turn out really nice good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 21, 2008 Share #30 Posted November 21, 2008 I used to go to the trouble of using WW2 thread out of a sewing kit. That thread gets fragile with age. Talk to your seamstress there is an all cotton thread they use for quilting or needle point I forget which, it comes in GI colors and has the strength you need to keep the patch on. I have my seamstress sew all patches on by hand. My preference. I have noticed that some WW2 discharges have been glued on uniforms. I do not recommend this practise. I personally have no problem restoring uniforms as long as it is documented. I have even had widows offer to sew back on their loved ones patches. I have some collar devices if you need them, either screw or pin back. PM me. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted November 23, 2008 Share #31 Posted November 23, 2008 If your still looking for thread go tohttp://www.warrelics.com/ go to the ww2 section, than go to patches, he has spools of issue od and khaki. Hope this is what you need. Richard is a great guy, to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted December 2, 2008 Share #32 Posted December 2, 2008 I met a 101st vet some time ago and asked him if he still had his uniform....he did, but he had removed the disks and division patch from it. I had his uniform dry cleaned for him and re-applied the division patch....but behind the patch I put a note with my name and home town, and that I had reaffixed the original patch to the uniform, along with the date and the vets name. That way if a patch-pirate tries to canibalize it, maybe it will give them pause and people will recognize it as an ID'd uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2vault Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #33 Posted December 29, 2008 Well, it has been a long journey, but I have pretty much finished the jacket. When I first received the uniform all that it had on it was the Ruptured Duck patch. A big thanks goes out to Bugme and Bones for providing the collar disc's and ribbon bars for the uniform. All that is left is to replace the one button on the front of the jacket, but I will be doing that today since some extras just arrived in the mail. Below I attached a picture of below and after. - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2vault Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #34 Posted December 29, 2008 Here is a picture of the stitching of the uniform of one of the patches I sewed on. I went as far as to buy a WWII sewing kit and use the vintage thread to sew them on. - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted December 29, 2008 Share #35 Posted December 29, 2008 Very nice restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted December 29, 2008 Share #36 Posted December 29, 2008 Nicely done. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 7th Armored Posted January 4, 2009 Share #37 Posted January 4, 2009 very nicely done, and great effort and the sewing looks great! i saw the 5th airforce patch and i just got a uniform group, the dress uniform, and the trench coat that was never used because they were in the pacific...lol but my uniform has the same stuff as yours, was your guy a radio dude? or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2vault Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share #38 Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks for the kind remarks. Also, WW2 Buff, Mr. Hackett was indeed a radioman, how did you guess? Ernest was in the Pacific for three years and maintained the communication equipment on the P-38's in his squadron. He unit was under a lot of fire from Japanese fighters and at one point, was threatened by infantry. Do you know any information on who your uniform lot belongs to? - Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 7th Armored Posted January 8, 2009 Share #39 Posted January 8, 2009 As of right now the uniform is not ID'd but i am gonna go back and check, but i guesses because your uniform has all the same pins as mine, so i was just assuming. Do you know of a site where i can check the 5th aaf roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhounds Posted March 25, 2009 Share #40 Posted March 25, 2009 I'm in the process of restoring my Grandfathers Ike jacket and I need to know the correct measurements for the patches. How far down from the shoulder are the patches? How far down from the shoulder are the stripes placed? How far up from the cuff are the overseas bars and hashmark placed? How far up from the cuff is the M.U.C. on the right side placed? Is the Ruptured Duck centered over the right brest pocket? Any info would be greatly appreciated, many thanks, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted March 25, 2009 Share #41 Posted March 25, 2009 I'm in the process of restoring my Grandfathers Ike jacket and I need to know the correct measurements for the patches.Any info would be greatly appreciated, many thanks, Sean How far down from the shoulder are the patches? Insignia:1/2" from the shoulder How far down from the shoulder are the stripes placed? Half way between shoulder and elbow How far up from the cuff are the overseas bars and hashmark placed? Service Stripes: 4 inches from cuff. Overseas bars:1/2" up from the Service Stripes How far up from the cuff is the M.U.C. on the right side placed? Meritorious Unit: 4 inches from the cuff Is the Ruptured Duck centered over the right brest pocket? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhounds Posted March 25, 2009 Share #42 Posted March 25, 2009 Thank you my friend, that was exactly what I needed, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhounds Posted March 25, 2009 Share #43 Posted March 25, 2009 I have a couple other Ike's in my collection and after measuring them it seems there are some differences, not everything is the same as the spec's that you sent me in reply. I'm sure that's typical though as there are a ton of variances on WWII Ike's and 4-pockets. On the Service stripe it would be 4 inches from the bottom of the cuff to the lower point of the service stripe right? Since these are sewn on at an angle, it would be 4 inches from the bottom of the cuff to the lowest point on the strip and centered on the sleeve, I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Gunner USMC Posted March 25, 2009 Share #44 Posted March 25, 2009 I have a couple other Ike's in my collection and after measuring them it seems there are some differences, not everything is the same as the spec's that you sent me in reply. I'm sure that's typical though as there are a ton of variances on WWII Ike's and 4-pockets. On the Service stripe it would be 4 inches from the bottom of the cuff to the lower point of the service stripe right? Since these are sewn on at an angle, it would be 4 inches from the bottom of the cuff to the lowest point on the strip and centered on the sleeve, I assume. There are always going to be exceptions to the rules. The numbers Bugme posted are the regulations. During WWII many soldiers sailors and marines got away with out being up to reg's. (poor sewing jobs on ranks and SSI were very common, as with impropper placement of pin on ribbons and other insignia) I would say that out of the 100 or so uniforms in my collection the SSI placement varies between 1/2" and 1 3/4" from the shoulder, with most between 3/4" and 1 1/4" However, the numbers posted are where the patches are supposed to be placed and I would go w/ the regulations. The 4" from the cuff is measured to the lowest point on the service stripe. (in most cases on 4 pocket blouses, this is directly above the stitching for the cuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhounds Posted March 25, 2009 Share #45 Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Guys, thanks for all of the info. It's definitely appreciated. What are the spec's for Collar Brass and DI's, how far in and down do they go? Thanks again, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Gunner USMC Posted March 25, 2009 Share #46 Posted March 25, 2009 here is a photo of where the collar brass are supposed to go. The US and BoS are at the same angle as the inside neckline of the blouse and 1" in at a 45 angle from the tip of the lepel for DI's you follow a striaght line down from the BOS , 1 inch below the start of the lower lepel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhounds Posted March 25, 2009 Share #47 Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks Stinger, I appreciate all the help Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted March 29, 2009 Share #48 Posted March 29, 2009 The SSI should be about 1/2 inch from the seam. The chevrons will be "between the shoulder and elbow." O/S bars/hasmarks generally begin at the end of the vertical seam on the cuff. Your best bet is too look at some original uniforms and go from there. http://www.26yd.com/Uniform_Regulations_26...sion_WWII4.html Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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