US Army "Ike"

Captain US Army, (3rd Army) in "Eisenhower" jacket

This infantry Captain of the US 3rd Army is wearing the famous "Eisenhower" jacket, also called the "Ike" jacket.

Introduced late in 1944, the jacket was a popular option for both enlisted and officer ranks.

It is named for Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower, who suggested that a short, close-fitting jacket similar to the British battle dress blouse be added to the official U.S. Army uniform.

Like the British BD blouse, the Ike jacket featured concealed buttons and an adjustable waistband for a trim, no-nonsense look

The style quickly became so popular that supplies were often low and many who couldn't get the real thing had their standard 4-pocket coats cut off below the waist to create makeshift versions.