The John Bannister Collection - D-Day and Militaria
Lot 1001:
Description
Very nice M42 Jump Jacket that belonged to US Army Major Robert M. Thompson ( S/N 0 453 950). The jacket is clean and does not exhibit any tears, holes or damage. Four front pockets, zip closure, separate waist belt. It is stamped “7427” on the zipper flap. The laundry markings at the back of the neck, it is stamped “T-3950”, which corresponds with Thompsons surname letter and last 4 digits of his S/N. At one point, the collar had insignia sewn on them. Remnants of thread present. Shoulder straps have Captain’s insignia sewn on them. The Quartermasters tag is present in the right waist pocket. It very faded from laundering, but intact. Brass zipper marked CONMAR. Left shoulder patch “First Airborne Army”. Both rank patch as well as Division patch exhibit wear. No glow on any elements of jacket under UV light. Unclear if it is a size 40 or 46 (faded marking at back of neck). Coat measures 20in wide x 31 in tall. Jacket is accompanied by modern copy off microfilm of Major Thompson’s WD AGO 53-98 and Certificate of Service. Please see photos.
Major Thompson served in Headquarters, US Berlin District, First Airborne Army European Theater. He was a Combat Liason Officer and entered active Duty 25 March, 1942. The battles and campaigns he served in the: European Theater; Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. His decorations and citations included: European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon; American Defense Service Medal; American Theater Campaign Ribbon. He attended the Field Artillery School OCS at Fort Sill, OK and the Parachute School. He arrived in the ETO 26 August 1944 and departed for USA 15 October 1945.
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