James Arness Gunsmoke Marshal Dillon WWII Uniform

Features

1. From The Personal Estate Of James Arness — Sourced directly from the estate of the actor who played Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for 20 years across five decades.
2. Presented By The Secretary Of The Army — Issued to Arness in 2000 by Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera when he was belatedly awarded his WWII decorations.
3. Complete US Army Service Uniform — Set includes the service jacket, matching trousers, dress shirt, tie, and service cap with insignia pin.
4. Authentic Award Configuration — Jacket is mounted with reproductions of his earned decorations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifleman Badge.
5. 3rd Infantry Division Heritage — Honors Arness's service as a rifleman with 2nd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.
6. Anzio Beachhead Veteran — Represents the uniform of a soldier who landed at Anzio on January 22, 1944, and was severely wounded in the leg by enemy fire.
7. Collar Marking — "17 6" is stamped on the inner collar of the jacket, consistent with period US Army tailoring marks.
8. Pattern Match To Wartime Issue — Cut and constructed to mirror the WWII US Army service dress uniform Arness wore during the war.
9. Display-Ready Hollywood And Militaria Piece — A crossover collectible bridging classic American television history and World War II Army heritage.