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The listing, Vintage Military Jacket has ended.

This vintage military jacket was another estate sale find but unfortunately, no one could tell me anything about it. I think it is WWII or perhaps Korean War era. You can see in some of the pictures that MA Jacobs has been handwritten onto a label, and MJ 0307 JAC as well. I have tried to take clear pictures of what issues were apparent to me: on the left side of the jacket toward the bottom are some holes (I suspect probably from moths) and one on the right side where you see my finger poking through. All the buttons are original and intact, and as are the stripes that are on it. One patch on the left shoulder has been removed (see pictures). This jacket is made of wool . . . very rough and scratchy. It really helps me to appreciate what our military men and women did and still do go through. I do not know the size . . . it isn't labeled. Overall, however, the piece is in good vintage condition: very intact.

Questions & Comments

any guess at the size, either way I love it!

Aug 18th, 2012 at 7:26:23 PM PDT by

Thank you so much! I would guess a men's size small . . . it just fits me and I am pretty averaged size. At least that's what I like to think!

Aug 18th, 2012 at 8:05:50 PM PDT by

f/w

Aug 19th, 2012 at 8:03:00 AM PDT by

just to let you know the MJ0307 thats was there service number used in there branch of service. the small strips you see are over sea strips I think he was over sea's for 6 yrs total

Aug 19th, 2012 at 11:41:55 AM PDT by

Wildman, thank you! I suspected someone would be able to add information to this auction. My grandfather fought in WWI and my dad fought in Korea. It's condition is far too good to be WWI, so I guessed it was one of the other two.

Aug 19th, 2012 at 12:03:53 PM PDT by

your welcome

Aug 19th, 2012 at 2:05:14 PM PDT by

looks like to me to be a wwii 4 pocket jacket there should be a tag with date in one of the pockets or the inside pocket it could be washed out

Aug 20th, 2012 at 7:06:07 PM PDT by

@wildman105 WWII US Army "Overseas Service" stripes for six months service so that would indicate 18 months overseas.

Aug 20th, 2012 at 9:13:01 PM PDT by

So awesome--def. a fan of this I love historical history items

Aug 20th, 2012 at 9:22:18 PM PDT by

Thank you! Cute pic!

Aug 20th, 2012 at 9:39:01 PM PDT by

no problem man just hear to help i am a wwii renactor so i know a lot about this stuff or can get info on it pretty easy the R36 is the size you might be able too look up some measurements on google if anyone is looking to try and win it to be worn

Aug 21st, 2012 at 8:33:04 PM PDT by

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Aug 21st, 2012 at 9:25:04 PM PDT by

This is so cool!!! I wish I could afford the shipping...whoever wins is gonna be a happy camper =D

Aug 24th, 2012 at 11:06:30 AM PDT by

Can you tell me what is on the lapel?

Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:21:19 PM PDT by

Hi! It is a metal pin that is marked US (I think this is what you are asking for-it's on the collar?

Aug 24th, 2012 at 5:10:59 PM PDT by

is there any way i can get free shipping? and the reason y i ask is, my step dad is former army and he would like this alot and im willing to bid as much as i possibly can

Aug 24th, 2012 at 6:06:43 PM PDT by

I do empathize, but this jacket is quite heavy and I just cannot send it for free. Generally I usually pay a third or sometimes a half of what the shipping charges are to be helpful.

Aug 24th, 2012 at 8:04:05 PM PDT by

Vintage Military Jacket is in the Antiques category