Grade 2 M1951 Field Jacket

This is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition. Photos are only examples. Your jacket may not have patches or insignia. Returns due to lack of patches or insignia will not be accepted. This is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition. The M-51 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1951 as an improvement upon the WWII-era M-43 field jacket, the M-51 was issued during the Korean War, throughout the 1950s and during the early parts of the Vietnam War. Constructed of a heavy nine ounce cotton sateen fabric, these jackets are windproof and water-repellant. One of the easiest ways to tell an M-51 from an M-65 is the presence of a hood. The older M-51s don't have one! Another telltale sign is the style of buttons, though it does overlap between M-51s and early production M-65s.  When you're purchasing an M-51 Field Jacket, you're securing a piece of early Cold War US military history. We jumped at the chance to grab even a small lot of these awesome jackets. The majority of these M-51s are older than most Baby Boomers, so expect some wear.  The Short & Sweet: Genuine vintage US Army surplus, will show signs of wear OG-107 colorway Drawstring waist Dated from the 1950s and 1960s Four front snap pockets Zip-up and snap-cap front Button-adjustable cuffs Compatible with button-in liner, but not included