WWII M-1941 FIELD JACKET

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Gents,

This example is not a flight jacket itself, rather it is an Army issued field jacket; the M-1941, originally designed for the use in ground combat. It became one of the most popular garments of the war, and eventually found its way into the air. It was highly desirable for its comfort and plain good looks.

Due to wide adoption, the M-1941 is usually recognized as a symbol of the WWII American G.I.

It was constructed of light weight olive green cotton and lined in a shirt weight OD serge wool, making it not a durable garment and specimens in good condition are quite rare today.

I was lucky to find this superb example. Being marked as a size 36R, I am surprised that it fits me decently.

That being said, enjoy the pics and stay safe!

Regards,
Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Proper fit-pic

 

[jack31916]

Wonderful jacket and I'm a real fan of M-41s. Over the years I had several originals but I ruined them all... Here's a good article on the M-1941 which I posted earlier on the old VLJ forum.

M-41 JACKET | YankReenactment

yankreenactment.nl

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Wonderful jacket and I'm a real fan of M-41s. Over the years I had several originals but I ruined them all... Here's a good article on the M-1941 which I posted earlier on the old VLJ forum.

M-41 JACKET | YankReenactment

yankreenactment.nl

What a good article @jack31916, man, so many details!! thanks for sharing it.

 

[jack31916]

What a good article @jack31916, man, so many details!! thanks for sharing it.

This was written by fellow Dutch re-enactors. More interesting articles to be found in the menu at the top of the page.

 

[Rory Schultz]

I have 3 mint condition M-1943 hoods if anyone is needing one.