Introduced for use in Europe during WW2 it was officially called "Jacket, Field, Wool, O.D. Women's ETO" but was popular know as the Ike jacket, due it's style being popular with General Eisenhower.
This short length tunic was worn in Europe by the W.A.C. (Women's Army Corps) and the Army Nurses.
This Women's ETO Ike tunic was introduced as a replacement for the previous longer tunic, this hip length jacket was a more practical design for field use.
This was issued to enlisted and officer personnel, officers wear the officers rank on the epaulets. Officers can also be seen with private purchase version made in the Officers OD 51 fabric.
This short Ike tunic was worn with the enlisted skirt or the Women's ETO (enlisted) slacks (trousers). Please note this is a 1940's style so the trousers and skirts were worn high and the short Ike jacket was worn on the waist band of the trousers.
The reproduction WW2 American Women's Ike jacket by Kay Canvas has the following features:
Short length.
Front is closed by 3 plastic buttons all concealed by the front flap.
There is a 4th button hidden under the collar so the front could be fastened up around the neck in bad weather.
Two breast pockets have center pleats and each one is fastened by a single concealed plastic button.
Shoulder epaulets are fastened down with a plastic button.
Sleeve cuffs are adjustable with two buttons on each cuff.
Wide waist with two metal hook and eye fasteners on the inside and an adjustable belt with metal buckle on the outside.
Inside has a lightweight nylon liner with two inside chest pockets.
Price is for 1 x Women's Ike jacket and does not include any insignia.
Women's ETO Ike jacket measurements.
| UK Size |
Chest |
Waist |
Back Length |
Outside Sleeve Length |
| UK 8 |
54 cm |
37 cm |
55 cm |
59 cm |
|
UK 10
|
57 cm |
39 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
| UK 12 |
59 cm |
42 cm |
56 cm |
60 cm |
| UK 14 |
61 cm |
44 cm |
56 cm |
60 cm |
| UK 16 |
63 cm |
46 cm |
56 cm |
63 cm |
| UK 18 |
65 cm |
48 cm |
57 cm |
66 cm |
Sizes are measured with the jacket laid out flat, the chest is measured across the chest just under the arms and the waist is measured across the waist band. The back length is measured from the base of the collar to the bottom of the jacket, sleeve length is the outside length so it is from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.
