WW2 Named Major General US Wool Overcoat Jeep Flag Garrison Cap John Binns
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2779929 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Class of West Point 1923
1939 Department Of Tactics Fort Sill
early WW2 - HQ Army Service Forces Strategic Planning
1945 Europe Command 224th Field Artillery Group
VII Army Corps Artillery postwar
Korea - Assistant Division Commander 5th Armored Division
1956 Chief Of Staff, Army Forces Far East 6th Army
Distinguished Service Medal among others. Includes:
WW2 Army Officer Wool Ov...ercoat - Waist length, dated 11/28/1942, size 40S - laundry tag is marked Gen. Binns (John J. Binns is the only WW2 General with the last name Binns). Front of coat is in outstanding condition, the back has a few small moth holes and nips (mostly near the collar), light nips on the left sleeve Very clean.
Garrison Cap - Wool with gold bullion braid, size 7 3/8, silk lining. - Interior has light dirt wear, exterior is outstanding.
Major General Jeep Flag - Measures 12 1/2" hoist by 14 1/2" fly - Two suede leather tabs on the edge for mounting - sewn stars. Excellent to outstanding condition.
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On Aug-16-19 at 10:16:30 PDT, seller added the following information:NOTE: I am told by a flag collector that the flag is a USN Rear Admiral flag - it was found in the General’s coat pocket, likely a gift.