US Army Class A Jacket – fought in Europe and Pacific – 2,5 years overseas – Roer / Ardennes – Militair uniform – – with medal bars – 1942

Nice 100% original class A jacket in great condition with a 9th army patch, known for their combat in Europe, and a Good Conduct - European Campaign - and pacific campaigb medal bar, with three campaign stars, showing the owner participated in two major European campaigns of the 9th army and one in the pacific theathre of operations. it seems another medal bar was once present but not anymore. the label is still there and dates the jacket to 1942. The jacket is in good condition. The 5 overseas bars indicate 2,5 years overseas service. There are some laundry codes / names /initials inside that potentially could be used to trace the original owner. A very nice uniform of the iconic 9th US Army as worn during WW2! See also our other interesting WW2 items! 9th Army The first responsibility for Ninth Army, upon its arrival on 5 September was to take part in the final reduction of the German forces holding out in the French port of Brest. After the surrender of the town fifteen days later, Ninth Army was sent east to take its place in the line. It came into the line between Third Army and First... lees verder bij Catawiki