Original WW2 US Army 629th Tank Destroyer Bn 1st Army Uniform Group-identified

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Original WW2 US Army 629th Tank Destroyer Bn 1st Army Uniform Group-identified:
$311.55

I\'ve been collecting for over forty years and I\'ve reached the point where I have to downsize. It\'s either that or buy a bigger house and that\'s not in the works. I will be listing several original ww2 uniform groups over the next few weeks - as I get time to list them. It\'s very difficult to give these up but like I say, I\'ve reached a saturation point. It\'s particularly tough to give up the Aussie jacket groups - took me many, many years to acquire these and they make a collection in and of themselves. Please look at the photos carefully and feel free to ask questions. Some of the groups are ID\'d and some are not. Those that are have some research paper work that will be included (I researched all my ID\'d groups over the years). Most of these groups were obtained from estates or the vet himself. Very often they were pulled out of a trunk, sea bag or storage box. I do my best to describe the items in detail and provide plenty of photos - please look at them carefully and feel free to ask any questions. U.S. buyers only.

Offered here is a original WW2 US Army629th Tank Destroyer Bn., First ArmyTech4enlisted uniform group. Everything is just as I got it. This is a fantastic group. The uniform belonged to Matthew Ball who served with Co. C, 629th TD Bn. The photos really tell the whole story, please look at them carefully. All of these items have been issued and worn. The group consists of the following items:

(1) Uniform jacket with a beautifully embroideredTank Destroyer patch sewn on the left sleeve. The branch insignia areclip back Tank Destroyer (with half track), the sterlingshooting badgehas \"Carbine\" and\"Field Artillery\" and \"81MM Mortar\"bars.The chevrons areas shown in the photos. The 629th TD Bn.DI\'s are pin back. The ribbon bar is as shown.There is a discharge patch above the right pocket. The jacket is labeled inside with a Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot tag but is undated. The size is labeled as a 46R.

(2) Army wool shirt with sewntank destroyerpatch and chevrons. The shirt is as a size 16 X 34. There is one very small wear hole in the back of the shirt.

(3) WW2 mustard brown wool button fly Army trousers. The trousers are marked as size W34XL31. There is no tag in the trousers that I can find.

(4) Wool overseas cap withorange/black tank destroyer piping. The size is marked as 6 3/8 ad there is a screw back 629th DI attached.

The 629th disembarked at Omaha Beach on 2 July with M10s. Performed artillery missions in Caumont sector. Joined 30th Infantry Division in fighting at Mortain in early August, then supported reduction of the Falaise Pocket. Participated in V Corps parade through Paris on 29 August. Advanced to Luxembourg by early September and then supported operations in the Hürtgen Forest and against the Siegfried Line. Shifted to Ardennes sector on 24 December. Fought to eliminate the Bulge in January 1945. Joined renewed assault on Siegfried Line in February. Crossed Rhine River into Remagen bridgehead on 11 March and converted to the M36 that same month. Participated in operations against the Ruhr Pocket in April, then conducted road march south to Bavaria and reached the Isar River before ending offensive operations. Some of the toughest combat in the European Theater.

I am also listingseveral other uniform groups manythat include an Australian jacket and other components - so please check them out. I will also be listing a large collection of Civil War photos - some named and identified.

While I understand that some people do wear vintage collectibles, I am offering my uniform groups as collectibles only. Where the size is present, I will include it in the listing. I am not a tailor so I will not measure things. If you need something measured please let me know exactly what you want measured and I will do my best. I do not accept returns if the items do not fit. Also, these are heavy items when packed together so that is reflected in the shipping estimate.

I only accept payment through PayPal unless other arrangements are made prior to offerding. The shipping estimate shown in the listing is for domestic priority shipping only.U.S. buyers only. Because of delivery and tracking problems, scams and unreliable shipping Ido not ship internationally anymore. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.