U.S. M1943 Field Jacket

The M1943 field uniform was first evaluated by units of the 3rd Infantry Division on the Anzio beach head in the summer of 1943. It was first issued in quantity to airborne units in late 1944. Finally being issued to the rest of the army in January 1945. This is an excellent example which retains its size, instruction and contract labels. The Jacket was produced by "Reed Products" and is dated 07/12/1944 and is a size 34 regular. The jacket has had the 101st Airborne Division patch applied, which is a very high quality copy. The jacket is also named to a British soldier and his unit marking "HQ158 RCT" ( Headquarters 158 Squadron Royal Corps of Transport ).

Code: 65657