Stony
Well-Known Member
I just acquired the early version of the CWU-45/P, contract MIL-J-83388A. According to the website I found on the subject, this jacket didn't have the CWU-45/P on the label until 1977, altough it's virtually the same jacket. My jacket is dated 1976, so it doesn't have the CWU-45/P on the label nor does it have the CWU-17/P on it either which is what it was designated until 1977. My question is why didn't they put CWU-17/P on the label prior to 1977? It also seems to be a darker material than the newer CWU-45/P jackets I've seen.
Label reads as follows.
JACKET, FLYERS, COLD WEATHER
MIL-J-83388A DTD 05 SEPT. 1973
LARGE (42-44)
8415-00-316-1133
DSA100-76-C-0481
GREENBRIER INDUSTRIES INC.
100% AROMATIC POLYAMIDE
I've never owned one, but this one came at a good price, so I went with it. Fits like a 44 or larger and feels fairly comfortable.
Label reads as follows.
JACKET, FLYERS, COLD WEATHER
MIL-J-83388A DTD 05 SEPT. 1973
LARGE (42-44)
8415-00-316-1133
DSA100-76-C-0481
GREENBRIER INDUSTRIES INC.
100% AROMATIC POLYAMIDE
I've never owned one, but this one came at a good price, so I went with it. Fits like a 44 or larger and feels fairly comfortable.