Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This Original M1942 Airborne Jump jacket in Olive Drab #3 offered in very good, used condition. The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each top flap, with 2 rows on the pockets, to secure different sized items. The jacket also does not have the dual-zippered knife pocket located on the upper lapel which was designed to contain a switchblade pocketknife, used to cut the parachute rigging if entangled. This upper lapel pocket was removed more than likely when the front zipper itself was replaced. The top two pockets were also angled inward to make items easier to retrieve with the opposite hand. This example does not have a flag patch, however it does have an added 82nd Airborne Division insignia present which is not original to the uniform.
The jacket is in very good condition, with the expected stains and small pulls from service. There are a few other small repairs and the entire zipper was replaced at one point which is when the pocket knife pocket was removed. The color is a bit faded, however it does not seem to have shown extensive field use. The original belt is not present.
Due to the somewhat fragile nature of the uniform, the M1942 pattern was often reinforced with thicker, tougher canvas on the elbows, crotch and knees. However, this example was never reinforced, indicating early issue. The M42 was worn by Paratroops assigned to Airborne units. The M42 was eventually phased out in favor of the M1943 Uniform which was a darker green, OD #7. Despite this, various individuals chose to keep their M42s in order to show their veteran status.
This is a wonderful example of a very hard to find early configuration jump jacket, in great shape.
Approx. Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 10”
Shoulder to sleeve: 22”
Shoulder to shoulder: 17”
Chest width: 19”
Waist width: 17"
Hip width: 22.5”
Front length: 29"
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