So who out there can provide the definitive answer as to what exactly the elastic strap on the back of the collar on all but very late war"Irvin" jackets was designed for?? I have heard many theories the latest of which is what has prompted this question, was that is was intended as an emergency tourniquet........ Certainly my original understanding was it was a "collar stand" or strap, certainly they perform very poorly in this roll, yet they were placed on every jacket regardless of manufacturer, so they we have it over to you all......(Andrew?)
Regards to all
Rick
Regards to all
Rick