West Point Cadet Jacket

West Point Cadet Jacket
West Point Cadet Jacket
Rarity	50%
Category	Military and Weapons
	33 Mins
	3,000
	53
Placed on	Wall; Shelf;
Involved in tasks	No
Part of a collection?	No

The stitching and materials on this jacket are consistent with those of the period. I do believe this is authentic.

-Expert

Facts

• Fact 1: West Point was originally established as a fort, but was recommissioned as a military academy in 1802.
• Fact 2: West Point's first commanding officer was Benedict Arnold, who committed treason by attempting to sell the fort to the British during the Revolutionary War.
• Fact 3: This jacket was owned by Lt. General Oscar Griswold, who was the highest ranked enlisted man during World War II who hailed from the state of Nevada.
• Fact 4: Lt. General Griswold's commendations included the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Purple Heart.
• Fact 5: West Point was the first American college to have class rings.