Uniform, Field, M1943 Jacket, Field, M1943
Trousers, Cotton, Field, OD
This page was last updated:
December 31, 2012
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The Jacket, Field, M1943 was the outer shell field or combat garment
that replaced the earlier Jacket, Field, Od also known as the M41
jacket. The Army found the M41 jacket to not be up to the task of
protecting troops from colder climates. Furthermore efforts were
afoot to standardize the official combat uniform throughout the Army.
The army discovered just how
expensive it was to produce and issue so many different types of
uniforms for the regular Army, as well as airborne, mechanized, armored,
and other special troops. The M43 Field Jacket begin
widespread use in the Army in the summer of 1944 worn by replacement
soldiers being trained stateside, and then in the European Theater of
operations in the Fall of 1944. Since then this uniform eventually
saw use by both Army and Marines at various cooler areas during WWII.
Photos can be found of GIs wearing the M43 field jacket while fighting
during the frigid Battle of the Bulge, while marching all over Germany
in 1945, and also by Marines wearing them in the Pacific just prior to
the Japanese surrender. This jacket also saw use by Army GIs and
Marines during the Korean conflict in 1950/51. The jacket was so
successful that it was mass produced with only minor modifications as
with the M1950 and M1951 field jackets. It wasn't until the
development of the M65 field jacket that this design was finally
retired, and even then the M65 has many throwbacks to it's grand pappy,
the M43 jacket. Many other countries copied the M43 field jacket
with slight variations during the late 1940s and 1950s.
This uniform was specifically
designed to be made from expensive densely woven windproof cotton sateen which resulted and dramatic wind-chill
protection. However, the jacket sizing was designed to allow for
layering of other garments and sweaters to provide further thermal
protection. The Liner, Pile was specifically designed to be worn
as a separate liner (we don't currently offer) for the M43 field jacket.
Ours is the best available replica M43 jacket on the market. All the
other replica versions lack the significance, color, weight, weave, buttons, cut, and
other details of the original, except ours. We follow original
contractor specifications that we keep on file, as well as original
samples in our collection. We follow the authentic period styling for
fit and drape.
This field jacket
is made from 100%
custom-made-to-original-spec windproof Cotton Sateen with a
cotton poplin lining. We had
these fabrics made for us since they are not available commercially. The
fabric was dyed using actual mil-spec dyes matched to the shade of OD#7
as seen on original M43 uniforms. We also
use custom cast and colored
authentic buttons. They also include all authentic inspection
labeling.
and fitting label.
The cuff has the authentic gusset. The
pockets are sized and located
on the body correctly.
Sizes available chest: 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54 inches.
This Jacket is authentically oversized by one or
two sizes.
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Jacket, Field,
M1943
Price $220.00
2-pc uniform ensemble available further down page.
They are authentically constructed
and include all tabs and buttons. These are the dark shade cotton trousers made from the same sateen material as the M43 Jackets.
The buttons used throughout the trousers are custom matched to authentic buttons
for style and color, including the button fly. The pocketing material used
on the interior of the trousers matches originals. We offer both the standard version and the airborne modified version with our
"Rigger" type OD treated canvas cargo pockets
and canvas leg ties.
We finish off this quality replica with authentic fitting and size labels inside
the trousers as found on original trousers. Sizes available waist: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46,
48 & 50 inches. The fit of these trouser sizes runs
true, not oversized. If you plan to layer underneath
Because of the treatment on the pockets the ABN style trousers should not be
washed in a washing machine, nor should they be dry cleaned. The only
advisable method to clean these trousers would be to wash by hand and hung dry.
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Standard Trousers, Field, Cotton, OD Price $140.00 ea. Regular Version
2-pc uniform ensemble available below.
Airborne Trousers,
Field, Cotton, OD Price $175.00 ea.
2-pc uniform ensemble available below.
Complete 2-piece M43 uniform ensembles Includes jacket and trousers.
Price for the Standard
M43 Field Uniform
$340.00 2pc set.
Qty.
Size (Type in)
Price for the Airborne M43 Field Uniform As pictured at top of this page.
$375.00 2pc set.
Qty.
Size (Type in)
Need extra buttons or want to replace those on your old field jacket?
Pack of 20 buttons, $7.00
Qty.
