M-43 "Cockpit Omaha Beach" Field Jacket

Available in March 2010

     The M-43 Field Jacket was the WW II GI's second skin.It hit the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944 when the ALLIED American Armies invaded NAZI occupied France and it saw combat right up until the end of WWII in August of 1945.Worn by Airborne and Infantry alike, it saw the occupation of post World War 2 Europe, as well as combat in the hills of Korea during the 1950's and was only phased out in that decade.Truly a classic in its time. The M-43 was a response to the fighting man's need for a field coat that afforded good fit,adequate warmth,and optional issue items like an integral hood and liner system.Most of the time it was worn without these accessories and is presented here in its simplest form, without these accesories . It had 4 copious outside patch bellowed storage pockets in one garment replacing earlier models of general issue clothing which had none of these features. Our reproduction of this garment is faithful to the original made of high count  1940's style 100% dense cotton poplin in a somewhat slimmer fit reminiscent of the 1940's.We have added the experimental (never field adopted) bi-swing gusset behind the arm for free and easy movement.The jacket features our trademark broken in look and closely replicates the original. Some of the surprise lies on the inside where we have included inside pockets and the typical soft cotton Mil. Spec labeling.Available in WW II 1943 North Africa Desert Khaki or 1944 D-Day olive.  Imported