GoldenCross Posted April 25, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 25, 2012 So I got curious about field jacket models yesterday. I began to wonder if I was aware of all the different models that had been used throughout the 20th century in the Army. I looked around the reference sections and found scattered info, but not all in one place. This may be tough to hammer out with the numerous variations out there, but if we stick to general model updates/replacements by year, perhaps we could lay out a brief timeline of Army field jackets! Here is the list that I was able to come up with off of the top of my head with the (limited) knowledge that I have in this area. Please feel free to add on the either end or in between, the models that I have missed! I'm sure there are plenty... :pinch: M-38 (Parson's) M-41 M-42 (Paratrooper) M-43 M-43 MQ1 M-50 M-51 M-65 I also regret to say I don't have any pictures of actual jackets that are my own to post here. If you're up to it, post your examples of a model(s) that you have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamecharles Posted April 25, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 25, 2012 M-38 (Parson's) M-41 (field jacket & paratrooper set) M-42 (Paratrooper) M-43 M-43 MQ1 GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted April 25, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 25, 2012 And ............one more . Vintage Productions owns a camouflaged M-43 !!!!!!!!! And its real complete with tags in an unknown pattern . owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted April 25, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 25, 2012 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...p?showforum=221 If you follow this link most of the info is contained there. It is going to require some reading to extract it however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 25, 2012 M51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 25, 2012 M43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 25, 2012 OD Field Jacket (M41) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 25, 2012 M50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenCross Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks for the help everybody! Ian, your pictures are greatly appreciated! Thank you! As far as pre-WWII goes, I understand they technically wore dress uniforms/tunics into combat. What was the progression of model names for those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashesandovals Posted April 25, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 25, 2012 M&M - sorry guys, I couldn't help it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 25, 2012 Parsons Jacket ("M38") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 25, 2012 M65s...O.G. and Woodland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks for the help everybody! Ian, your pictures are greatly appreciated! Thank you! As far as pre-WWII goes, I understand they technically wore dress uniforms/tunics into combat. What was the progression of model names for those? You're welcome...and you are correct in that assumption. The four-pocket EM's jacket was also used in the field. A change was made to the basic design in the late 30s to incorporate a bi-swing pleat to facilitate movement....but I can't recall the actual QM pattern number for that particular model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenCross Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted April 25, 2012 on Pre WWI uniforms: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=3874 Looks like there were a slew of variations from 1898-1913 :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenCross Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted April 25, 2012 You're welcome...and you are correct in that assumption. The four-pocket EM's jacket was also used in the field. A change was made to the basic design in the late 30s to incorporate a bi-swing pleat to facilitate movement....but I can't recall the actual QM pattern number for that particular model! Rightfully so! Can't imagine them being all that comfortable! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman_one Posted April 25, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 25, 2012 Theres also one inbetween the m51 and m65.Coat, sateen WRT...?Something like that, mine isnt at hand at the moment.Its more or less the same as the m51 but not quite like an m65! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted April 25, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 25, 2012 Isn't it called an M58??? Theres also one inbetween the m51 and m65.Coat, sateen WRT...?Something like that, mine isnt at hand at the moment.Its more or less the same as the m51 but not quite like an m65! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpl. Cleaver Posted April 25, 2012 Share #18 Posted April 25, 2012 Don't forget the Artic Fieldjacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted April 25, 2012 Share #19 Posted April 25, 2012 Don't forget the Artic Fieldjacket Ah yes, the Arctic (designation changed to "Intermediate Cold" sometime in 1942-43): very popular, and consequently, very hard to find today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpl. Cleaver Posted April 25, 2012 Share #20 Posted April 25, 2012 Jim, great looking Artic jacket. I have a cut-down that I wear during the winter, great jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Herd Posted April 25, 2012 Share #21 Posted April 25, 2012 Don't forget the M65 in the second pattern desert camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted April 25, 2012 Share #22 Posted April 25, 2012 There are a number of things that bear mentioning here as you go through this list. For starters, Calling a jump jacket an M-41 or M-42 depending on the jacket is entirely the figment of collectors' imaginations as the real nomenclature of these jackets is "Coat, Parachute Jumper" and there is no differentiation between the two models of jump jackets from a Quartermaster perspective. Additionally, if you are going to include jackets for paratroops, then you should also consider adding the jackets worn by mountain troops, the outer garments worn by the Army Nurse Corps, etc. You can then add pieces like the Macinaw, and the general line of overcoats and parkas worn during and after WWII. If you are looking for other jackets- A-2 flight jackets were sold to officers in the early days of the airborne forces and were consequently worn in the field. Adding images of Patton in the B-3 flight jacket, and MacAulliffe in his B-10 at Bastogne as well as General Miley in his field jacket liner will increase the number of jackets. Also, it doesn't look like anyone here mentioned the M1944 Field Jacket, aka the IKE! This timeline could really spiral out of control here. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2012 Share #23 Posted April 25, 2012 Also not forgetting the Winter Combat Jacket aka Tankers' Jacket, frequently worn in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 25, 2012 Share #24 Posted April 25, 2012 In the early 1990s, we traded our M-65s for the Gore-Tex ECWCS. Those came in several patterns but mine was woodland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenCross Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share #25 Posted April 25, 2012 In the early 1990s, we traded our M-65s for the Gore-Tex ECWCS. Those came in several patterns but mine was woodland. Thanks Matt! Good to know! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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