This is a genuine U.S. Army M-65 field jacket in size Medium/Regular. The jacket is in used, good condition. It is dated 1974. The jacket looks like it was hardly used. Unfortunately, the right breast pocket is frayed at the edge and there is a small hole next to it as well as a small hole in the right armpit (pictured).
This is the classic military field jacket. The M-65 superseded the M-51 field jacket in the 1960's. It is the iconic Vietnam War veterans' jacket, and it remains a staple of military inspired fashion. It has often been copied, usually poorly, by commercial manufacturers looking to cash in on the look of the jacket without replicating its durability or the distinct OG-107 color. Conversely, there are companies that make very good reproductions for many times the cost of a used original.
Make no mistake, this is an original, U.S, Army, American made, G.I. field jacket. Not only are these jackets sharp, they are extremely rugged. They are a great weatherproof jacket when worn alone, but also provide tremendous warmth when paired with the liner. This would be a great field jacket for a reenactor who needs a jacket that looks field worn, but not worn out.
Do not pay twice as much for a high dollar reproduction or half as much for a low quality copy!
Measurements:
Sleeve (Shoulder to Cuff): 25"Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 24"Length (Bottom of Collar to Hem): 31"
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