Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Eisenhower Jacket, Cap, Trousers, and Shirts Owned by Captain S. Scrivener, 101st Airborne Division, c. 1945, olive drab wool jacket body, silver captain's bars on the shoulder straps, 101st Airborne Division patch on the left sleeve, "Order of the Orange" aiguillette on the shoulder, parachute wings on the 377th Field Artillery oval, artillery and U.S. collar insignia, campaign ribbons, and a combat infantry badge, a French "Croix de Guerre" aiguillette on the right shoulder, khaki and dark green shirts, khaki tie, pink trousers, and overseas cap with paratrooper insignia.
Note: Scrivener participated in the Normandy invasion, Operation Market Garden, and in Central Europe.
Estimate $400-600
In overall very good condition with only light wear from use.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200