This uniform was worn by a two-war veteran (WWII and Korea). In WWII, this soldier received Ranger training at the divisional level and was attached to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Division. He was more than likely a Scout. I was able to verify his receipt of the CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) in 1944 from 100th Division General Orders (GO#26).

The Ike jacket is WWII era (dated June 9th, 1944) and has Korean War era SSGT “combat” chevrons, a 100th Division patch, a red Ranger tab, a 4th Army Patch, “US” EM/NCO collar cipher, and a Chemical Corps cipher. The officer quality shirt also has Korean War era SSGT combat chevrons, and a 4th Army patch. The Ike, shirt, and trousers all have the soldier’s laundry ID printed inside. The Ike and shirt have serious moth damage, with concentrations of damage on the lower sleeves and armpits. The trousers also show mothing, but to a lesser extant than the other uniform pieces.

The Vet’s WWII enlisted record is listed at NARA here.

Price: Sold

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