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•Vintage Mid-Century American Legion National Headquarters Uniform Ike Jacket, Size Unmarked (approx Large). Fabric content unmarked (historically wool-gaberdine was used).
•Estimated date of production- Circa 1940-1959
•Historically made by Flag & Emblem
☆The American Legion is the nation\'s largest wartime Veteran\'s service organization, chartered by Congress in 1919 to advocate for Veterans, service members, and their families.
☆Nearly 2 million members strong with over 12,000 local posts worldwide
•Brass buttons with American Legion Emblem
•Buttons stamped Patent 54296- First issued in 1919, and extended for 14 years in 1949 (see provenance in photos)
•American Legion patches at collar
•Pleated button-flap pockets at chest
•Elasticated sides at waist; 2-snap tab hem
•Shoulder epaulets with branded buttons
•Labels-
\"Made Expressly For\"
\"Offiical Uniform National Headquarters\"
MEASUREMENTS
22\" L (measured from back center neck to hem)
22\" across, pit to pit
19\" across hem
22\" L sleeves (from shoulder seam)
Pre-Owned/Vintage. Please see all photos for condition. Some loose threading to snaps, overall signs of use to fabric, elastication is slightly stretched, 2-pin hole/fabric abrasions to sleeves at mid upper arm (these appear to have been where patches were attached). Some loose/tattered threads, specifically at interior elasticated sides.
•Buttons were produced by W.B. & Co (Waterbury Button Company). The name was changed in 1945.
♡Item has been at-home dry cleaned and gently steamed.
