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WWII US 9th Division Ike jacket -
When the United States entered World War Two much of the military was unprepared for combat.
The unforms and equipment employed was very antiquated, most of it dated back to
World War one.
The US Military dress uniform was no exception.
The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during WWII.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US military uniforms.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
clearly defined points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US uniform worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American military uniforms in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
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a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality
military antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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WE BUY WWII US Military and Civilian Uniforms - All types of WWII American uniforms. Whether
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The process gets started by you sending us an
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We can tell you what you have, what it is worth and how much we can pay you.
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The Ike jacket has a white tag with black letter on the pocket. The tag reads as follows:
Jackets, Field, Wool, O.D.
Stock No. 55-J-384-560
34 S
Jersey Coat Co, inc.
P.O. No 20390
Dated April 18, 1945
Pattern Dated 1/ 1944
Spec P. Q. D. N
Phila Q.M.
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Collecting WWII American Uniforms
Collecting American military and civilian uniforms is a field that has been growing since the days the GI's were
sent to fight during WWII. The development of new materials and uniform designs exploded during the war years as
the armed forces figured out the best way to fight in various types of climates and environments. This fact makes
the collecting of US uniforms very appealing.
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In trying to determine if you should collect WWII American uniforms there are certain factors that should be
considered.
A collector may decide what to collect based on the likes of the person. Some individuals collect all Army Air Corps
related items, others may want USMC combat uniforms, etc.
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This item is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing items like this one. Attention to the details is critical
in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the WWII US uniforms.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII American Military uniforms, you can
do so by going to our
The History
of the American Military Uniform identification guide.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII US uniforms and other military antiques and collectibles
is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general
interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and
every country. This service is provided courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com.
The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
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While the item featured here is not for sale, similar items like it are available for
purchase in our website MilitaryItems.com
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MARKET ANALYSIS
Jan 9th, 2017
The Ike jacket featured here comes with a series of accoutrements. This makes it more desirable
to collectors. This Ike jacket is likely to increase value over the years.
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While the item featured here is not for sale, similar items like it are available for
purchase in our website MilitaryItems.com
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