Grouping of US Army Major General William W. Eagles WWII Commander of the 45th Infantry Div

This is a uniform jacket belonging to World War II Major General William W. Eagles. The jacket includes the General's ribbon bars, bullion Major General Stars and two patchea German-made US Army Europe on the left shoulder, and a US made 45th Infantry Division on the right shoulder (for Past Service). There is also a binder with the Major General's biography and history of ownership/provenance of this uniform, along with two copies of period photographs and one of the general holding this jacket years later. General Eagles was a decorated infantry commander who led the 45th Infantry Division in the battle for the Anzio beachhead in Italy. Eagles was Inspector General of the Army's European Command when he retired in January 1953, this jacket is probably from about that period.

Circa 1953.

Jacket is size 38-40.

Gabardine jacket with rayon lining; silk ribbons; bullion stars; one fully embroidered US-made patch; one German bevo-weave patch.

Various.

Original manufacturer's label reads REGULATION ARMY OFFICER'S COAT.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON/MH/BJJJX10 LBEJJX4/10 RETCON8/10

8 (Excellent-): Items are in various condition but overall are in excellent shape.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.