Original US Army "Class A" Dress Coat (1984) | 75th Ranger Regiment | Size 42S
Description
An iconic "Pickle Suit" coat that belonged to a US Army Ranger.
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"Class A" Uniform History: The "Army Greens" uniform was the standard Service/Dress uniform for the US Army from the mid-1950s until 2015. This specific coat was manufactured in 1984 (DLA100-84-C-0337).
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75th Ranger Regiment: The black, red, and white scroll patch on the left shoulder denotes service with the 75th Ranger Regiment, the US Army's premier elite light infantry special operations force.
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Additional Insignia: The coat features Specialist 4 (E-4) rank patches on both sleeves. The lower left sleeve sports a single Service Stripe (Hash mark), indicating 3 years of honorable service.
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Authentic "Ghosting": A highly prized detail for collectors is the visible "ghosting" (puncture holes and impressions) on the inner chest lining. This clearly shows exactly where the soldier wore his metal qualification badges (likely Airborne/CIB) and ribbon racks before removing them.
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Condition & Material: Used military surplus made from a wrinkle-resistant blend (55% Polyester, 45% Wool). Very good vintage condition with only light signs of normal wear. No moth holes or serious defects. The golden eagle buttons are all intact.
Technical Specs:
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Item: Coat, Man's, Poly/Wool, Serge Green 344
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Era: Cold War (1984 Contract)
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Material: 55% Polyester / 45% Wool
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Unit: 75th Ranger Regiment
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Rank: Specialist 4 (SPC)
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Tag Size: 42S (42 Short)
