During World War II, the American military introduced a new style of jacket for their dress uniforms known as the Ike jacket. This jacket was named after General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was then the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. The Ike jacket became the most popular jacket for the dress uniform by the end of the war due to its practicality and comfort.

The Ike jacket was a waist-length jacket with a button-up front. It was designed to be worn with a tie and trousers, giving the wearer a polished and professional appearance. The jacket was made from a durable and lightweight fabric, which made it perfect for soldiers who needed to move around quickly and easily.

The 29th Infantry Division was one of the many divisions that wore the Ike jacket during World War II. The main picture shows a fully badged uniform for this division, which included various patches and insignia to identify the soldier's rank and unit. However, it's important to note that the insignia is not included with the jacket.

Overall, the Ike jacket remains an iconic piece of American military history. Its design and functionality have influenced military uniforms around the world, and it continues to be a popular choice for military dress uniforms today.
 

Size measurements.

Measurements are taken with the tunic laid flat. The chest is across the front of the tunic from the seams under each arm. The waist is the measured across the front of the waist band at the bottom of the tunic. The back is the back length from the seam of the collar to the bottom of the tunic. The sleeve is the outside sleeve length from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.

Size	Chest	Waist	Back	Sleeve
38"	55cm/21.7"	47cm/18.5"	61cm/24"	67cm/26.3"
40"	58cm/22.7"	50cm/19.7"	61cm/24"	67cm/26.3"
42"	61cm/24"	52cm/20.5"	61cm/24"	67cm/26.3"
44"	63cm/24.7"	56cm/22"	61cm/24"	67cm/26.3"
46"	66cm/26"	60cm/23.5"	64cm/25.2"	67cm/26.3"
48"	69cm/27.2"	61cm/24"	64cm/25.2"	67cm/26.3"
50"	71cm/28"	64cm/25.2"	64cm/25.2"	67cm/26.3"