Named 3rd Infantry Division Service Jacket

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

This was another pickup yesterday. It's a WWII-era service jacket for a Sergeant 'Felix' from the 3rd Infantry Division. This thing is decked out, and the owner was clearly a very seasoned soldier. The 'Rock of the Marne' saw a lot of combat in almost every sector of the ETO. Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII, was from this unit.

My best friend's grandfather was, in fact, a sergeant in the 3rd I.D. during WWII. So I gave it to him as a early Christmas present. He's lucky, I was very close to keeping the thing. It's a beautiful jacket.

If any of you are wondering, the cord is a French 'Fourragère aux couleurs de la Croix de guerre', an award that the division received for its service in France during WWI.

[SteveR]

That is a very nice 4 pocket. You are a good man.

[Walkwolf]

Getting harder to find 3rd Infantry stuff these days. Good pick up.
Nice that you gifted it to your friends Grandfather - I'm sure
he will love it.........!

[ObKrieger]

Thanks guys! I'm happy to have had it in my collection for a full 24 hours. haha

Nice that you gifted it to your friends Grandfather

I should have been clearer actually, but Andy's grandfather has been gone for a long time now unfortunately. I gave it to Andy for Christmas.

[KMMorris]

I have always has a question are the US lanyards and German lanyards for the same thing. (infantry,tank)
Morris

[ObKrieger]

I have always has a question are the US lanyards and German lanyards for the same thing. (infantry,tank)
Morris

No, not in this case. The lanyard on this piece is actually a French fourragère, awarded to all members of the 3rd Infantry Division for their service during WWI by the French government.

[Walkwolf]

Ah - in memory of his Grandfather. Very nice gesture.
I'm sure he still loves it.........!

[AmericanKraut]

Darn andy! My grandpa was in the aaf hint hint... jk nice piece wasnt the 3rd nicknamed the blue devils as well as the 88th infantry division during wwii?
I havent been to his store in a while, maybe I can stop and convince my parents to get me a present

[AmericanKraut]

Im sure Andy loves it he is determined to get a 3rd id m1 shell off of and old reenacting buddy anything 3rd id gets him going.

[ObKrieger]

Im sure Andy loves it he is determined to get a 3rd id m1 shell off of and old reenacting buddy anything 3rd id gets him going.

That's why I got it for him.