A superb Officer's Summer Service Dress Jacket worn by a Colonel with the US Army 1st Cavalry Division.
After WW2, officers continued to wear the summer service uniform well into the 1950s and early 1960s despite regulation changes, as enforcement was relaxed and many career officers retained durable, familiar garments. Its use persisted for garrison, staff, and warm-weather duties throughout the occupation, Korean War, and early Vietnam War periods before being gradually phased out by newer uniform patterns.
Worn by a decorated career cavalryman who entered service during the Second World War and saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theatre, participating in four campaigns and the liberation of the Philippines, followed by postwar occupation duty in Japan. He continued his career into the Korean War, serving in two campaigns and earning the United Nations and Korean Service Medals, before remaining on active duty through the post-Korea period and rising to the rank of colonel. His later service included senior command or staff responsibilities, reflected by the award of the Legion of Merit and Army Commendation Medal, and service with distinguished units recognised by a Presidential Unit Citation.
A complete list of his medals:
Legion of Merit
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Commendation Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (Army frame)
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Army of Occupation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Philippine Liberation Medal
United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
Excellent condition with light wear - All buttons, fittings, and fixtures are present and working. The label is present and legible. There is some sporadic mothing as seen.
