Vintage USGI M43 Field Jacket (Missing Buttons)

The M43 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1943 as an improvement upon the M41 field jacket, the M43 was issued during the last years of WWII, the Korean War and into the mid-1950s. The M43 was adopted as a general issue jacket for all ground troops in the American Army and Marines. In later photos of the Second World War, it is common to see US Army soldiers, US Marines, Airborne and other forces wearing the M43. Constructed of a heavy nine ounce cotton sateen fabric, these jackets are windproof and water-repellant. Images of the sort of wear/damage you should expect are provided. Expect stains, small holes that DO NOT go all the way through, and especially worn cuff edges. This listing covers jackets that might be missing a few buttons. The Short & Sweet: Genuine vintage US Army surplus Olive Green colorway Dated from the 1940s and 1950s Four front pockets Button-up front Button-adjustable cuffs Drawstring waist