Genuine US Military issue
Dated 1965 - One of the final contracts of the M51 before the introduction of the M65 Field Jacket.
Originally applied patches include a 1st Infantry Division SSI on the left shoulder, silk gold-on-black US Army branch tape and stamped black-on-white name tape. The 1st Infantry Division was one of the first major front line units to enter the Vietnam War in 1965.
The M-1951 field jacket carried over several design aspects and features from its predecessor, the M-1943. The overall design is very similar, with a few key elements that were added or improved upon. Notably, the main front closure is secured with a zip, covered by a snap-fastener-lined flap and the pockets are also secured with snap-fasteners.
The Olive Green 107 (OG-107) shell is a treated 9-ounce wind-resistant cotton sateen, lined with a lightweight wind-resistant cotton poplin. During the 1960s, many officers preferred the sharper look of the M-1951 instead of the then-standard M-1965 jacket.
Excellent condition with light signs of real wear and subtle fade pattern - All buttons, fittings and fixtures are present. Some light sporadic discolouration as seen.
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