Eisenhower Jacket Owned by Private Charles Kadlec, 101st Airborne Division and European Theatre of Operations

Description:

Eisenhower Jacket Owned by Private Charles Kadlec, 101st Airborne Division and European Theatre of Operations, c. 1944-45, olive drab wool jacket body, European Theatre of Operations patch on the left sleeve, parachute wing, campaign ribbons, a marksmanship badge, and a good conduct medal on the left breast, quartermaster and U.S. collar discs on the lapels, and a 101st Airborne Division patch on the right shoulder.

Note: Kadlec participated in the Sicily invasion, Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and in Central Europe.
Estimate $200-400

In overall very good condition with some light wear from use, and a few moth nips.


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