US WWII Army Light Weight Aircorps, CBI Jacket
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $50.00

Original era manufacture. A light weight, tropical tunic made from what I believe is referred to as Airtex material. Four pocket cotton tunic with a full waistbelt. On the left shoulder is a theater made CBI patch, and on the right a US made cut edge USAAF patch. Brown composition buttons, all showing wear and use, several are missing. Originally a tan color, now washed to a  near white color. Staining along the upper shoulders from being hung from a wire hanger, fraying along the shoulders and collar. This coat saw a lot of service during the war in hot climates. Size about a 38