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Theater-Adapted M41 Jacket and Matching Pants


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MinorInHistory

Howdy all,
 

These uniform articles belonged to a US Engineer in the ETO during WWII. This is one of my favorite uniform pieces, even though I know little about it, apart from that it appears to be made from an M41. I’m guessing it was inspired by the British battledress uniform.

 

Note the Ike-jacket like flap on the bottom of the jacket and the ornate hook that appears to be civilian. Any info on this uniform would be appreciated.
 

Named to “Kershenstein”

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doinworkinvans

You may already be way far ahead on this but, this would be your guy.

 

K- 4968  

33684968      Ker-shen-stein, John A.        U.s. At Large         26 April 1943           1924

 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/canyoncourier/obituary.aspx?n=john-a-kershenstein-rod&pid=188389774

 

 

 

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MinorInHistory

Thank you, I had not researched him yet so it is much appreciated. The uniform is definitely one of the stars of my collection. It’s so unique and I have never seen one like it.  

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