Genuine US Military issue
Displays originally applied silk gold-on-black US Army branch tape and an embroidered cotton black-on-white name tape.
A second-pattern 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.
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. These jackets are large and oversized, designed originally to be worn as an outer layer over a field wool uniform and field jacket. This example is a 45D with single-panel pockets, gas flap, and brown plastic buttons.
Made from a soft selvedge cotton herringbone twill fabric with two massive chest pockets for about as many personal effects as you'll ever need.
Excellent condition with light wear. All buttons, fittings and fixtures are present and working. There is some very light sporadic discolouration as seen
Flat garment measurements in inches:
Chest: 44" (22" P2P)
Length: 28"
Arm: 24"
Shoulder: 20"
