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US Army M-1963 Field Jacket -
The Vietnam war saw the begining of a new era in the development of the combat
uniform. Lighter materials, which were tear resistant and provided better
ventilation were employed.
The M-1963 field jacket was developed and designed specifically for the Vietnam war. Many of
its features are based on the
WWII M-1943 Model.
Of four pocket construction. The jacket uses a brass zipper and green plastic buttons to secure
it closed. The pockets have flaps to ensure any contents placed in them do not fall off. The
top pockets are inordinantly large. Two drawstrings are built into the jacket. one is at the
waist level. The other is at the bottom of the jacket.
This particular example does not have any patches.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US military uniforms employed.
during the Vietnam war. The uniforms covered include combat and dress types. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
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The jacket retains all the original tags. They are white with black letters. The tag in the
neck area contains the following information:
Regular small
Chest: From 33 to 37 inches
Height: From 67 to 71 inches
8405-255-8590
Comp. UK. or Can Size 4
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The bottom inside section has two additional tags with the following information:
coat man's cotton wind resistant, sateen, 9 oz, WRT OG-107
1. Wear as the outer garment in cold-wet climate and as the intermediate garment
in cold-dry climates.
2. Wear alone in mild weather.
3. For cold weather, button in liner, coat, man's field M-1951
4. Tighten waist and skirt drawstrings and sleeve closures for warmth - loosen
to ventilate. Avoid over heating to prevent chiling after exercise.
5. Button on hood for face and head protection.
6. Brush snow and frost from garments before entering heated shelters.
7. Dry garments separatelly.
8. Do not dry to close to the heat.
9. Water repellent may be restored by treatment.
10. Lubricate slide fastener with graphite or candle wax.
Do not remove this label
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Coat, Man's, Cotton Wind resistant
Sateen, 9 oz, WRT OG 107
DSA-1-2157-63-C
WPL 5829 100% cotton
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This WWI US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other military US uniforms of the Vietnam war, you can do so by going
to our US uniforms of the Vietnam war
identification guide.
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