09-14-2006, 11:22 AM
My cousin bequethed to me his Uncle's uniform. Cpl James E. Mathias served with Co. D, 5th Armored Division in France/Germany.
The uniform is an IKE jacket that has several moth holes. The Ike jacket is missing collar brass and ribbons but it has Sgt Rank, 5ID patch, 3 overseas stripes and a Re-enlistment stripe that is in good shape.
He also sent an OD shirt with rank and a 5ID patch and it has a gas flap and a pair of slacks. The uniform is huge. He was a big man.
I'm getting it cleaned and will add ribbons and brass for display.
Steve