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http://www.ebay.com/itm/170733561630?ss ... 1423.l2649 Just learning about cloth. I have seen ww2 pics describing the flap pocket as M-1938, but this item is an M-1941
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a2jacketpatches
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I believe M-41 & M-38 are collectors terms to differentiate the beginning and end of a development, it was actually a work in progress and many variations exist, field modifications, custom tailored, added shoulder straps, removed pocket flaps, etc. It started out in twill and ended up in poplin. Some may be in twill with poplin shoulder straps. The following explains a little more.
This first field jacket was based on a civilian jacket suggested by Major General James K. Parsons, for whom it was unofficially named.[1] The Olive Drab Cotton Field Jacket was standardized and adopted in June 1940 for use by all members of the US Army for wear with both the winter and summer service uniforms. Jackets of similar design were later also adopted by the Navy and Marine Corps.
Note that many individuals have referred to the OD cotton field jacket incorrectly as either the "M-1941" or "M-1938" (hence the title of this article). This designation is, however, false. The Army Quartermaster Corps, who developed clothing, used model numbers sparingly and only used them to differentiate two or more similar types of garments from one another. In 1940, there was only one field jacket, so there was no need to give it a model number.[2]
This first field jacket was based on a civilian jacket suggested by Major General James K. Parsons, for whom it was unofficially named.[1] The Olive Drab Cotton Field Jacket was standardized and adopted in June 1940 for use by all members of the US Army for wear with both the winter and summer service uniforms. Jackets of similar design were later also adopted by the Navy and Marine Corps.
Note that many individuals have referred to the OD cotton field jacket incorrectly as either the "M-1941" or "M-1938" (hence the title of this article). This designation is, however, false. The Army Quartermaster Corps, who developed clothing, used model numbers sparingly and only used them to differentiate two or more similar types of garments from one another. In 1940, there was only one field jacket, so there was no need to give it a model number.[2]
a2jacketpatches
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I've seen quite a few over the years, lots of the Navy ones without the shoulder straps and even had one from the USMC with the clover 13 patch and leather name tag as a flight jacket. These jackets are very cool, always a favorite of mine.Tim P said:
The navy type shares many similarities and were extensively used by the USAF with the USN obscured by a tape. They are greener than the Army type and lack eppaulettes but also the side gussets from shoulder to waist are simple tucks in the material rather than edged and over stitched. I am not sure whether they have take up tabs on the cuffs
Peter Graham
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Here's a comparison I did of the Navy and Army types over four years ago 
which explains the differences.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=199
which explains the differences.viewtopic.php?f=10&t=199
jack31916
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/170733561630?ss ... 1952.l2649 I am going to buy this one , and another(not sure what MFG). I like the epps, and pocket flaps, original or not, I have owned Spearhead, B-10'S, and the wool A-1, and was pleasantly suprised at the quality. Peter thanks for the link, quite informative.
Peter Graham
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Looks like a decent jacket at a good price but the angle of the pocket flaps is way off, if that matters to you. They look pretty odd to me. Compare these photos of originals.chitchat said:
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Your right, maybe I will do some further looking around. Not sure about ATF or WPG, but I'm sure there are other vendors, any ideas? or I could walk around wearing one of these, hell I live in California were anything goes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/170795491626?ss ... 1952.l2649
Peter Graham
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Wow. Not subtle. I bet there's a forum that would tell you that that ones wrong as well.
a2jacketpatches
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Cool, unusual M-41
Peter Graham
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Interesting hand done camo. Do you own this jacket ?
a2jacketpatches
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No, it was up on USMF, nice variety of things going on there.
