This is a genuine U.S. Army M-65 field jacket in size Medium/Long. The label is long gone, so please refer to the measurements below. This jacket is in used, fair condition. It is faded for the classic OG-107 look. There is a small stain on the front of the jacket at the waist. The zipper pull tab is gone and was replaced by a wire ring (pictured). Likewise, the bottom of the zipper is slightly frayed and it is pulling away from the jacket (pictured). There are places where the interior lining is torn (pictured).



This is the classic military field jacket. The M-65 superseded the M-51 field jacket in the 1960's. It is the iconic Vietnam War veterans' jacket, and it remains a staple of military inspired fashion. It has often been copied, usually poorly, by commercial manufacturers looking to cash in on the look of the jacket without replicating its durability or the distinct OG-107 color. Conversely, there are companies that make very good reproductions for many times the cost of a used original.



Make no mistake, this is an original, U.S, Army, American made, G.I. field jacket. Not only are these jackets sharp, they are extremely rugged. They are a great weatherproof jacket when worn alone, but also provide tremendous warmth when paired with the liner. This would be a great field jacket for a reenactor who needs a jacket that looks field worn, but not worn out.



Do not pay twice as much for a high dollar reproduction or half as much for a low quality copy!



Measurements:



Sleeve (Shoulder to Cuff): 25"

Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 26"

Length (Bottom of Collar to Hem): 33"