WW2 US Army 4 Pocket Other Ranks Tunic Size 40XL With Laundry Number

The WW2 US Army 4 Pocket Other Ranks Tunic is a standard issue service uniform jacket used by enlisted personnel during the Second World War. This example is labeled as size 40XL, indicating it is designed for individuals with a 40-inch chest measurement and extra length in the body and sleeves. The tunic features four front pockets with scalloped flaps and secured by brass buttons bearing the US Army insignia. Constructed from durable olive drab wool serge, it reflects the practical design and material typical of mid-20th-century US military uniforms. Notably, this tunic includes a laundry number, applied by the original wearer for identification and tracking during cleaning processes. The 4-pocket pattern was widely adopted by the US Army and represents a key element of the wartime enlisted service dress. This garment provides insight into the standard equipment and personal identification practices of US Army personnel during World War II.