This is an “Ike style” U.S. Army Air Corp uniform issued to a soldier in 1945. There is the lapel brass insignia and the European Air Corp shoulder patch with flaming sword created after the end of the war.
People are confused by the modern blue Air Force Chevrons, but according to the U.S. Air Force museum; when the USAF was in the process of separating from the Army Air Corp, the enlisted chevrons were available before the Air Force dress blues.
Until the U.S. Air Force had the dress blues and was completely autonomous from the Army-enlisted men wore these new blue Air Force chevron wings, which were based upon the shoulder patch wings over the star.
The uniform is in excellent condition-the original Cap with unit insignia pin of the Replacement Depot. The pin has a Sword in hand with ribbon phrase, “Take It and Follow Me”.
The owner of this uniform enlisted in the Army Air Corps in October of 1944. He arrived in Europe in March 1945. Wright was stationed in Berlin until June of 1949. Transferred to Texas and overseas to Japan and Korea until being honorably discharged in 1954.
The uniform is in a newly issued condition because it was worn for a short time. It has been in a closet with 6 other dress uniforms from WW1 to 1993. They have all been well preserved and respected.
It was only worn for formal occasions and inspections by high ranking brass. It has no holes or rips or fraying. It could be taken off the hanger and worn for inspection with perfect creases. (I might get gigged for lack of shirt, tie and shoes.;)
The one formal occasion noted by Airman Wright was a visit by General of the Army Omar Bradley. Otherwise the uniform of the day were fatigues.
Most of the information about the uniform is stamped with ink, not on a tag as is usual today. There are two tags; one is the jacket size next to the loop.
[36R] Jacket is 36 Regular
The other tag is sewn down the rear seam [Z-82924]
Trouser size is stamped 36x33
Inside trousers has name inscribed A-2 Wright
Cap size 6 7/8 imprinted M4405
The only indication of wear/aging is the yellowing of the inside pockets and waistband.
The jacket has a zipper with two snaps and a button at the bottom flap. The two pockets are buttoned and the sides have adjusting straps at waist level.
The trousers have 7 belt loops with 5 buttons inside, for suspenders, and a five button fly.
The color of the Army Air Corps European patch is rich and brilliant.
I was tempted to take out the Brasso to clean the lapel insignia, but the more I looked, the more I thought it would be for someone else to shine the brass. There are no marks left from the ribbon bar. I found it in the inside pocket and will stay with the ribbons from the Berlin Occupation, Airlift and Korea on the Air Force Blues; which is not in as good condition.
I have tried to do as much research as time allowed on this and other military attire. Look closely before you bid.
I have been looking at similar uniforms on E-Bay and have noticed that some of the linings of uniforms this old have been ragged. I tried to include photos that looked the best, I 've also taken photos of the linings of the jacket, trousers and cap so there are no surprises.
Please e-mail me thru e-bay if you have any questions and I will do my best to find the correct info.
The shipping fee covers insurance and delivery confirmation.
Good Luck & Long Life To All.
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