Original U.S. WWII OSS 1st Allied Airborne Ike Jacket from Book - Heroes in our Midst Volume 3 Price_over $990 indicating that this was a

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The two-tone finish is correct

There are some ink stamp markings on the back of the belt

Original U.S. WWII OSS 1st Allied Airborne Ike Jacket from Book - Heroes in our Midst Volume 3 Price_over $990 indicating that this was aOriginal Items: One of a kind. This is an excellent condition size 42 WW2 cut down service coat converted to IK jacket which was featured in the excellent book Heroes In Our Midst, Volume 3: Uniforms & Insignia, Airborne Commands, Specific Insignia by John R. Angolia. The description in the book reads; "This cut down enlisted man's service jacket retains its original buttons. It was worn by an OSS member. Note the 1st Allied Airborne Army shoulder