U.S. M1943 Field Jacket

This M1943 field jacket, which is part of the M1943 uniform consisting of the jacket, separate hood and trousers. The M1943 field uniform was first evaluated by units of the 3rd Infantry Division on the Anzio Beachhead in the summer 1943. However the M43 field uniform was first issued in quantity to airborne units in the European theatre of operations in late 1944. This example is in good condition retaining the contract label, however the details have been washed out. The jacket is approximately a size 38" to 40" chest.

Code: 64141