Original WW2 American M1942 Mackinaw Jacket - Size 36

An original WW2 US Army M1942 Mackinaw Jacket in good condition which dates from the Second World War. 

This pattern of jacket was introduced to replace the earlier M1938 mackinaw which was made in duck cotton and featured a wool blanket lining to the collar. This iteration was made from poplin cotton which was easier to wear than its predecessor and the blanket lining was deleted. It was replaced by the M1943 pattern which featured a notched collar and all mackinaws were deleted from issue in 1945 and replaced with the M43, which means this is most likely a wartime manufactured item.

The coat features a double breasted front and a large collar which features a throat latch to the rear. It comes complete with its original matching waist belt and buckle and tabs are located to the end of each sleeve. There are no labels anywhere inside the jacket although there is clear evidence of where a size label was fitted to the interior below the neckline. The interior features a blanket wool lining and a hanging loop at the neck. 

The coat is a small size which will suit a 36" chest. When laid flat it measures - 

Chest - 21 1/2"
Inside arm - 17 3/4"
Outside arm - 25 1/2"
Shoulders - 17"
Length - 31 1/2"

The coat is in good, wearable condition with some signs of wear and age. There is staining and the usual wear to the fold of each cuff. All of this is illustrated in the pictures and reflected in the price. Please take time to study these before purchasing and bear in mind that it is a vintage, pre-worn item which may have other small flaws commensurate with age. 

A good original Second World War coat which has a great patina. 

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'