Original U.S. WWII M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with 18 Original Cutter Tags - Dated March 1945 - Size 40R Field Gear in which case it was

in which case it was frequently deployed with a two-wheeled mounting and a single-sheet armor-plate shield

preserving it in excellent condition

-Shako plate with 2 holes in middle where a number once was

With the amalgamation of so many Regiments in the British Army since WW2 many military museums have been closed down and disbanded

which could be a good research project

Original U.S. WWII M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with 18 Original Cutter Tags - Dated March 1945 - Size 40R Field Gear in which case it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jacket, Field, M1943 was a standardized field jacket issued to Army soldiers in WWII. It was longer than the M 1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs. It was made in a light olive drab OD7, later a darker OD9 cotton sateen. It also had a detachable hood (not included), drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. The uniform was designed to be warm in winter by use of a separate jacket