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Jacket, Field, OD
This page was last updated: September 02, 2011
 

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This is the ubiquitous shell garment worn by virtually all US Army enlisted and officer soldiers in the early period of WWII.  The OD Field Jacket, also known as the M41 Field Jacket by collectors saw use in every theater of operation of WWII either as a front line constant wear garment or as a rear area garrison jacket for lounging.  It was worn by soldiers while guarding the American coastlines when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941, as well as soldiers wading ashore at the Normandy invasion in June 1944.  In fact, the general concept of the OD Field Jacket spanned for decades before WWII undergoing several minor changes in materials and design.   All throughout its use it remained known as the OD Field Jacket.  The OD Field Jacket was a garment designed, produced, and issued for US Army soldiers, but US Marines and US Navy Sailors also wore them whenever supply channels had them available for issuing given the conditions.  This hip length jacket was merely a windbreaker that offered minimal thermal protection but was good at keeping warm in slightly cool temperatures.  The design of this jacket was made roomy to allow for layering of thermal undergarments, woolen uniform, sweater, and scarf, if need be.  The front of the jacket closed both with a brass zipper and buttoned down.  Two front slash pockets are more for warming of the hands on windy days than for any real storage.  The back design of the jacket incorporated a bi-swing back which allowed for freedom of arm movement.

As stated above the fit of this jacket is very roomy and we follow the original fit.  The arms are also slightly long.  Some of our customers have ordered down one size so that the jackets may fit more snug if so desired.  We proudly produce our Od Field Jackets in-house with quality and authenticity in mind.  We start with high quality 100% cotton poplin cloth custom dyed to the proper WWII era shade of O.D #3.  The lining material is 100% wool dyed in authentic shades of serge od.  We assemble the garment using color matched OD #3 100% cotton thread.  The buttons we use are a very authentic style solid cast durable melamine with four holes and well stitched in place.  Our zipper is solid brass and will hold up to the most rigorous conditions.  Collar and upper lapels are interlined for that full bodied look. To punctuate the quality of this garment we also include a stunning recreation of the wash-away Quartermaster Inspection label denoting contract information of original jackets.

Our OD Field Jacket would've been used on the beaches of Normandy...they're that good!  This jacket satisfies some of the most scrutinizing of enthusiasts.  Our reputation for high quality and historical accuracy is indicative in this garment.   This jacket will stay with you for as long as you need and serve you faithfully.

Price $175.00 ea.

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