The US Army needed a longer and more water & wind repellent jacket than the M-41 and developed the M-1943 Field Jacket. It was proved very versatile and became the base design for future field jackets - The M-50, M-51 and M-65.

Used by the US Army during WWII and also seen in Hollywood movies and TV like Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan and Fury. 

• Four larger cargo pockets on front

• OD#7 olive green

• Made of heavy cotton twill

• Drawstring at waist

• Shoulder straps

• Button adjusters at cuffs

• Button-up collar with storm flap

• Original brown Urea Buttons 

• To be worn over layers of clothing or over the M-43 pile liner

Condition:

Outstanding condition considering the age. • 1x adjuster button missing on each cuff and 1 broken but working.

• Small rip on the back (see photo)

• Some fraying at cuffs and a few signs of wear to the fabric.

Size label at back neck is missing, but would fit a mens 38 chest or Med.

* Pit to pit: 21.5”

* Shoulder to shoulder: 19”

* Sleeve from shoulder to end of cuff: 24”

* Length front (snp) 30”

* Length back from (bottom of collar) 29”