40s Vintage US Army 5th Infantry Division '45D' HBT Jacket - Large

SKU: 12390

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Genuine US Military issue

Circa. 1940s

An HBT jacket from the late World War 2 era. These jackets were worn by US troops from 1943 until the end of WW2 and throughout the Korean War. It displays originally-applied insignia, including a 5th Infantry Division SSI on the left shoulder and 50s blue-back Corporal rank chevrons. 

There were three specifications of the 2nd pattern HBT jacket: 45B, 45C, and 45D, each with various design nuances. They were produced in colours OD-8 and later, OD-7, but each exhibited a spectrum of hues depending on the manufacturer - some appearing more greenish and others more brownish. This example is a 45D with a single-panel back and a gas flap. 

Lightly distressed with signs of real wear and a great fade pattern - All buttons, fittings and fixtures are present. There is some light, sporadic discolouration and staining. There is a pen-written name above the left breast pocket, "Jim". 

Labelled size 36R
Flat garment measurements (inches)
Chest: 46" (23" P2P)
Length: 29"
Arm: 24"
Shoulder: 19"

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