thecandyman0838 Posted May 5, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2020 I seen this jacket online and was wondering if anyone has ever seen a m41 field jacket with dark green buttons. I thought they had brown buttons. I'm trying to gain some knowledge on how to tell a real m41 from a repo. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Costa Posted May 5, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2020 is there a dated tag in the pocket?? it looks real and if I remember buttons were dark too on some. I have 2 and the buttons are brown-- not to say green was never used. could depend on the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandyman0838 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Costa said: is there a dated tag in the pocket?? it looks real and if I remember buttons were dark too on some. I have 2 and the buttons are brown-- not to say green was never used. could depend on the manufacturer. The seller has no pictures/says anything about a tag. The jacket has repaired cuffs and the back of the neck is worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Costa Posted May 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2020 in that shape I would pass it up. they are out there and in much better shape. you would pay 250.00 to 350.00 for a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandyman0838 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted May 6, 2020 Thanks for the information Costa. I decided to take a chance on this one because I liked the wear on it. I got it for what I feel is a fair price however I can't find any other examples with green buttons.Maybe its the lighting in the pictures. Does anyone have one in there collection with green buttons? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted May 6, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 6, 2020 Looks fine to me, $350 seems really high to me. These M41 are down in prices I’ve seen them for less than $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandyman0838 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Wake1941 said: Looks fine to me, $350 seems really high to me. These M41 are down in prices I’ve seen them for less than $200. I got it for $105 + shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted May 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2020 Great price, can’t beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted May 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2020 if you are happy with it-- that's all that counts. as a long time collector I try to get the best I can find at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron bender Posted May 6, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2020 This is 100% original and I'm sure the tags are either removed or completely washed out. Buttons are fine. Sleeves have been shortened evidenced by the woven cloth material inside the cuff. These were issued at size and the individual could modify to fit. Interesting this one doesn't have top stitching at the cuff, as most modified jackets do. The tailor tried to replicate the original cut. Nice pick up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandyman0838 Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks everyone. I'm gonna use it on my ETO mannequin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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