US Army combat uniform jacket worn by General Lloyd James Austin III

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A US Army green and tan combat uniform jacket (a) with patches (b-e) worn by US Army Four-Star General Lloyd James Austin III. The cotton universal camouflage pattern (UCP) jacket features full length sleeves, a collar, shoulder pockets, and two diagonal breast pockets. The jacket has insignia patches and sewn on Master Parachutist, service branch, name, and rank tapes. The jacket is closed in the middle of the chest with a camouflage green zipper, with adhesive hook and loop tape closures throughout. There are four detachable patches, two on each of the shoulders. The interior of the jacket has a large white sewn-in tag with US Army manufacturing certification and laundry instructions. From proper left to right the exterior patches include: (b): A Ranger ACU Tab in silver-grey featuring the title “RANGER” in embroidered black thread. (c): A CENTCOM ACU Patch featuring the camouflage brown sword and green shield signifying military preparedness.

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