WWII US 1ST PATTERN TANKER JACKET-LARGE/XLARGE 46R

Description

AUCTION IS A:
WWII US ARMY INFANTRY & AIRBORNE WINTER WOOL1ST PATTERN TANKER JACKET-
SIZE:
LARGE/XLARGE
US:46R
EURO:56
The shell is 8 oz, 100% cotton twill in olive drab #3. Lining is a heavy, olive brown 70/30 wool blend.
The elastic cuffs and waistband keep the wind out, they are roomy and fit well, and the full length zipper quickly and completely closes the front.
Features
Genuine Talon brand right opening zipper
Accurately sized and patterned
100% cotton twill shell, weight, weave and color matched to original fabric samples.
70/30 wool/ poly lining, custom woven to the same color and weave as WWII fabric.
Wool knit cuffs, waistband and collar, in olive.
Realistic Spec labels
The Winter Combat Uniform was developed in 1941 for issue to crews of armored vehicles. The uniform consisted of a cloth helmet, a jacket and overalls.
All three garments were made from olive drab #3 cotton twill and lined with brown kersey wool.
Although these garments were designed for armored vehicle crews, troops in all branches of the service endeavored to acquire them.
Europe was cold and wet, and this uniform was far superior to the fair-weather M41 Field Jacket. The jackets were particularly popular and many were obtained by by infantrymen, artillerymen and paratroopers.
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