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The Type M1944 tunic also known as the "Ike" Jacket was an American adaptation of the British issued battle dress blouse. By the end of the war the M1944 replaced the longer Type M1939, M1940, and M1942 style coats.

This tunic was worn by the donor Staff Sergeant Walter Kramer. Kramer served as an aerial gunner on Consolidated B-24 "Liberator" bombers of the 491st Heavy Bombardment Group.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military Manufacturer Lozowsky & Karanik
 Physical Description United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Type 1944 tunic; olive drab wool "Ike" jacket with five hidden buttons down front; two patch pockets with flap and box pleat; drop fall collar; waist belt; silver wire on blue felt Aerial gunner badge over left breast pocket; gold embroidered Honorable Discharge (Ruptured Duck) insignia over right pocket; brass U.S. Army Air Forces winged propeller and United States "U.S." national insignia disks on collar; sewn on embroidered Staff Sergeant rank insignia on each sleeve; gold wire on blue felt 8th Air Force unit insignia on left shoulder; Enlisted Technical Specialist "Armament" sleeve insignia on right cuff. Dimensions Clothing: 74.9 x 72.4 x 6.4cm (29 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Clothing Size: 38 Regluar
 Materials Overall: Wool
 Inventory Number A19720885000 Credit Line Donated by Walter J. Kramer Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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