Original British Made WWII U.S. Ike Jacket with Theater Made CBI Insignia - China/Burma/India British Lancer it was converted from a

it was converted from a "replacement battalion" to a normal battalion

Lagenderfer befriended Chen Xiangmei (Anna Chennault) who was the second wife of Lt

The belt is on very good condition with a bit of wear to the leather adjustment area

The frame and trigger guard are marked wit serial number 166935

Next to the stamp from the manufacturer

Original British Made WWII U.S. Ike Jacket with Theater Made CBI Insignia - China/Burma/India British Lancer it was converted from aOriginal Item: Only One Available. It was the early days of the China Burma India Theater, which had just been established (CBI). Supplies had not yet arrived in the theater, and there were few summer issue uniforms to choose from. Commanding General Joseph Stilwell of the CBI allowed the acquisition of lighter and more practical British military shorts and jungle shirts on the local level. At Karachi, the Americans mixed in with the British soldiers