US Army IKE Jackets

The jacket is brown in colour, not OD. Some jackets have a colour that appears more brown than green, leading to a perception of it being more like an officer's jacket than an enlisted one. The colour of the wool can also be a bit off, sometimes appearing more like a Marine four-pocket blouse. Despite these variations, the colour is generally considered accurate enough for reenactment purposes.

The jacket uses high-quality material and details, with sturdy construction. The weight, feel, and fabric are all considered fantastic. The type of hardware used, including buttons and friction buckles, is spot on. The build quality and materials are excellent, with the jacket being described as a very good quality item.

The jacket is sized somewhat small, often requiring an order of one or two sizes larger than usual. The sleeves can be a little long, but this is generally manageable without tailoring. For taller individuals, the tall size proportions are very good. The jacket is comfortable when the correct size is found.

The front pockets are not always perfectly square, sometimes being wider at the bottom than the top. One front pocket can appear slightly lower than the other. Some jackets have buttonholes that need to be opened up a bit. The colour of the jacket lining can be a little off when compared to originals.

The product description only mentions the jacket itself. The jacket is suitable for wearing with regular OD wool trousers. It does not come with stripes or medals, which need to be ordered separately. The jacket is a reproduction of the EM style Ike Jacket.

The jacket can arrive badly wrinkled and scrunched up in its packaging. It will need to be pressed before being worn. There are no cleaning instructions provided with the jacket. Ironing the jacket helps it look great.