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Uniform, Combat, Winter
(AKA Tanker Jacket and Tanker Trousers)
This page was last updated: March 02, 2012  

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The Winter Combat Uniform consisted of the Winter Combat Jacket, Winter Combat Trousers, and the Winter Combat Helmet.  The jacket eventually became known as the Tanker Jacket by the veterans and post WWII uniform collectors.  It's intent was for use by any Army troops needing a heavy duty very cold weather winter garment. Soldiers that were assigned to tank and reconnaissance units and armored infantry units in half-tracks needed cold weather gear when fighting from armored vehicles since they didn't have efficient space heating.  Eventually, other ground fighting infantry, artillery, and other units were also issued the winter combat uniform while fighting in frigid winter climates.  This jacket very quickly earned an affinity by military people in many of the services due to its thermal protection and ease of wearing.  Many Army men and women not in the armored units during WWII tried to get their hands on a Tanker Jacket just because it was very stylish and that following continues to this day. Our Tanker uniform could have been worn by soldiers fighting in the Battle of the Bulge... they're that good!  For this uniform we had our own 100% wool melton custom woven and heather dyed to match originals.  We used 100% cotton twill in the correct 8.2oz weight dyed using mil-spec dyes to match the earlier shade OD #3.  Our knit cuffs, collar, and waist band are made of 100% wool yarn dyed to the authentic shading.  The zipper is a genuine durable Talon or Ideal bell shaped brass slider on solid brass teeth.  To top off our beautiful recreation we slapped an authentic wash-away US QM inspector tag inside bearing the size, our name and authentic contractor and spec information. Tanker trousers were made previously using a cotton twill dyed in a more olive shade of OD#3.  A shade contrast will be evident when matching jackets to trousers.  Our patterns are generous and well fitting.  They are not over nor under sized.  You should order your usual sport coat chest size.  Sizes we offer for our winter combat uniform items are shown in the drop down menus below. Click on thumbnails for larger images. Winter Combat Jacket Price $185.00 Now taking reservations for new run due to arrive soon. Email us if you wish a long size Qty. Size: 38R 40R 40L 42R 42L 44R 44L 46R 46L 48R 50R 52R 54R   Helmets are sized as SM (6-3/4 - 7), MED (7 - 7-3/8), LG (7-3/8 - 7-3/4), XLG (7-3/4 - 8-1/4). Helmet color matches jacket color. Winter Combat Helmet Price $75.00 Qty. Size: Small Medium Large X-large   Trousers are sized as SM (30-32W), MED (34-36W), LG (38-40W), XLG (42-44W), XXLG.(44-46W). A shade contrast will be evident when matching jackets to trousers. Winter Combat Trousers Price $185.00. Qty. Size: Small Medium Large X-large XX-Large

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