Dickies Men's Und Eisenhower Jacket

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Made according to centuries of Alpine tradition to keep farmers and shepherds protected against harsh winters, Loden wool provides a more weatherproof, wind resistant alternative to the classic wool serge used in vintage Eisenhower jackets.

There’s a long history of countercultures adopting military wear - to the point where it becomes part of their identities and the legacies they leave behind. View all Latest New This Week Latest Sneakers Latest Launch Latest Lifestyle Latest Kids' Balmain Casablanca Cole Buxton Dime Folk JW Anderson Maharishi Neighborhood Norse Projects Universal Works WTAPS Y-3 OUR PICKS Gifting For Him Bestsellers The Japan Edit The Outerwear Edit END. In 1940, the Army adopted the first-pattern field jacket, the Jacket, Field, Olive Drab, or " Parsons jacket", named for Major General James K. This jacket is crafted from the brand’s signature twill and recycled 66 cloth and features a quilted lining for warmth on chillier days.

An American-made, forest green version was issued to officers in December 1944 and to enlisted Marines in August 1945. Two angled pockets on the front, a patch pocket on the left arm and adjustable waistband buttons finish this easy-wearing jacket. According to Paul Fussell’s Uniforms, "Eisenhower had a reputation among his troops as an eminently decent man, friendly and sympathetic", an admiration that Ike elevated even further, tells Fussell, by having the bravado to casually rest his hands inside his pocket and "violate the sacred Army injunction. In 1947, the Army introduced a more closely tailored version of the Eisenhower jacket which was designated solely as a dress and parade uniform; the jacket was again modified in 1950 without button cuffs.

Built around the layering principle, the M-1943 became the basic building block of a multi-environment, all-season combat uniform being developed by the Office of the Quartermaster General (OQMG) for worldwide combat. We've refreshed the original Eisenhower jacket with fresh and bold styles like the super-flattering cropped cut.Celebrate decades of iconic workwear styling with the Ike jacket paired over the Original 1574 Work Shirt to create your forever faithful Dickies uniform. The generous fit across the shoulders and chest makes Unlined Eisenhower Jacket a universal fit for all.