Eisenhower Jacket

[fortcollinsjerry]

....yeah, I've tried the law and park ranger sources but so far nothing. I did come across a UK ebay site that has the later style brown wool battle dress jacket (with the buttons exposed). I sent a note asking WPG about the cost of the RAF blue jacket alone (w/o the pants) but they never replied so I guess they are too busy.

But, in answer to the original questions, the first picture I ever saw of a kilt and battledress jacket was, I believe, a picture of "Monty" in either N. Africa or at a conference with Eisenhower and the other top generals. He was in kilt and jacket.

[Riverkilt]

I bought my RAF battlejacket from WPG by itself. Try calling Jerry, he's one busy guy. Excellent quality in my opinion.

Ron

[puffer]

I personally think that "Ike" style Jackets can look good with the kilt. ( Day casual ( my definition = "walk about"))

Here is a picture of one of mine ($15.00 special that Riverkilt told us about)



Puffer

[macwilkin]

But, in answer to the original questions, the first picture I ever saw of a kilt and battledress jacket was, I believe, a picture of "Monty" in either N. Africa or at a conference with Eisenhower and the other top generals. He was in kilt and jacket.

It wasn't General Bernard Montgomery, then, as "Monty" never served in a Scottish regiment, only the Warwickshires, later to command the British Eighth Army in North Africa.

Perhaps it was General Douglas "Tam" Wimberley of the 51st Highland Division in North Africa.

Regards,

Todd