VINTAGE ARMY MILITARY DRESS JACKET WWII MEDALS PATCHES

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Before I describe this item, let me tell you a bit about it's history. It belonged to my oldest Uncle, my favorite. The best that I can figure from other family folks' recollection, he wore it in about 1944-1945-1946. We think he enlisted near the end of World War II. I think I remember he said he served overseas for a tour. Not sure. He wouldn't talk much of his Army years, only to say they were not good memories. I didn't even know he had served in the Army until just before he died. He has long been gone on to be with the Lord and, tho I would love to keep this item, I have no place to store it properly. It deserves better than I can give it. I hope someone will buy it who will appreciate what it stands for and honor it as it should be honored. The folks that wore this uniform fought for our freedom...mine and yours! Even tho my uncle didn't give his life, it took part of his life. Please read all of the following before bidding! You are bidding on a UNITED STATES OF AMERICA military/Army waist length short dress jacket. It is made of dark brownish green (Army green!) wool, a size 36R. The buttons are hidden down the front and on the chest pocket flaps. All buttons are intact. Also included are all the medals and patches and a shoulder braid. It does have some moth holes but none are very large. Still very sturdy piece of clothing. The lining is intact and in excellent condition. It does have writing on the inside w my uncle wrote his numbers and crossed them out and wrote more. It has not been cleaned in many years. I haven't the faintest idea how to best clean it and we do not have a dependable cleaners so I wouldn't dare try either! Shoulder braid: pink and green with long brass tip hung on left shoulder, just as my uncle left it. Patches: Not knowing what these stripes and slanted bars mean, I tried to picture them as best I could. The one on the left shoulder has an Indian head inside a star. None have been removed. Medals: On the lapel are brass pins or medals with crossed guns and pins with US 23. The medals on the shoulders have a world globe with some kind of cross and a lion with a broken sword above it. Over the left chest pocket is a set of bars with 2 stars and abover that is a medal with a rifle/gun on a blue piece over an oval of oak (?) leaves. Brass medals need shining up a bit. I have described to the best of my ability and know nothing but what I have shared with you about this jacket. If you have questions or need additional pictures do not hesitate to ask. I will gladly do what I can to accomodate I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN 8/25-29/08. I WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO INTERNET MUCH OF THAT TIME SO I WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS WHEN I RETURN. I have excellent positive feedback and a smoke free home so you can bid with confidence. I welcome your questions. Please ask before you bid in doubt. Please check out my other auctions. I love to save you money by offering at least 25% discount on the second and cheaper shipping if PAID IN ONE TRANSACTION!! Please wait for an invoice to take advantage of the discount. If not, I reserve the right to ship at my descretion at the shipping charges listed. Please remember that USPS charges have increased and don't burn me on the feedback. I do sometimes include a handling fee to help cover the rising cost of packaging and printing supplies and Ebay and Paypal (which gets their cut straight across the top shipping charges included) fees. It cost more than USPS charges to get an item to you. I don't feel like I should list my items higher to cover this cost and give a larger percentage to Ebay. If you don't agree with the shipping charges listed, then don't bid. I can't do anything about them. If you bid, please plan to pay. Ebay is a way to supplement my fixed income. I don't have patience with non-payers but I will work with you if you'll communicate! I don't beg for my money. On the 7th day I file a non-pay dispute and let Ebay handle it. Hope you understand. Ebaying is not a game! ... read more

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